Regulatory, Indigenous and Environmental Regulatory, Indigenous and Environmental

Presenting our Legal Outlook

Osler Legal Outlook provides a look back on key legal developments in 2024 and a look forward to the implications for 2025 and beyond.

Québec introduces Bill 81 to amend various environmental laws

On November 20, Québec tabled Bill 81, which would amend the majority of the province’s environmental legislation.

Indigenous Law Insights: year in review and look ahead to 2025

Legal and business professionals in many industries across Canada consider it essential to stay abreast of developments in Indigenous law and...

Federal government announces constitutionally questionable oil and gas sector emissions cap

Utilizing a cap-and-trade system, the proposed regulations would require the sector to reduce emissions by 35% below 2019 emissions by 2030.

Indigenous Law Insights: a look at the duty to consult test and declaratory relief

Legal and business professionals in many industries across Canada consider it essential to stay abreast of developments in Indigenous law and...

Grassy Narrows brings the battle over mining claims and the duty to consult to Ontario

A notice of application alleges that the Ontario Mining Act violates a First Nation's treaty rights and contravenes principles laid out in the UNDRIP.

Blueberry River First Nations files claim against B.C. for the Gundy Plan

The claim raises important questions about BRFN governance and the implementation challenges inherent in the BRFN Agreement.

B.C.’s forever litigation: first tobacco, then opioids, now ‘forever chemicals’

B.C. has filed a proposed national class action against manufacturers of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

Energy transition and the opportunity for Canada to be an ‘energy superpower’

Paula Olexiuk and Vivek Warrier address some of the projects and issues their clients are facing in this period of transition.

BC Hydro’s request for proposals reinforces foundation for Indigenous participation in clean energy future

We address the actions taken by power authorities across Canada to encourage Indigenous participation in new energy-generating projects.