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Torys LLP
The Supreme Court of Canada sent ripples across the insolvency waters in 2019 when it granted a regulator a "super priority" environmental remediation claim against a bankrupt...
Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP
Since the release of the International Sustainability Standards Board's (ISSB) two international environmental-related disclosure standards last year (IFRS S1 and IFRS S2)...
Pallett Valo LLP
In March, the Canadian Sustainability Standards Board (CSSB), an organization formed to advance the adoption of sustainability disclosure standards in Canada...
McCarthy Tétrault LLP
On March 6, 2024, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") adopted S7-10-22 – The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors (the "U.S. Rules").
DLA Piper
Greenwashing, a deceptive marketing tactic where companies overstate or misrepresent their environmental commitments, is a growing area of concern in Canada.
Fasken
On April 4, 2024, less than one month after their release, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") final climate disclosure rules (the "Rules") have been put on hold.
McMillan LLP
The British Columbia Supreme Court's decision in Cordy Environmental Inc v Obsidian Energy Ltd ("Cordy Environmental") opens the door for contractors to pursue former owners and operators...
Bennett Jones LLP
This week's highly anticipated decision of the Alberta Court of Appeal in Qualex-Landmark Towers Inc v 12-10 Capital Corp, 2024 ABCA 115 [Qualex]...
Alberta Court Of Appeal Confirms Scope & Application Of Redwater Outside Of Formal Bankruptcy Regime
MLT Aikins LLP
In a landmark decision, the Alberta Court of Appeal (the Court) clarified the non-applicability of Redwater‘s environmental contamination principles to disputes between landowners outside insolvency proceedings.
MLT Aikins LLP
The move to low carbon technology and technological developments is spurring global demand for critical minerals – leading to predictions of long-term shortages of minerals that are essential components for clean energy and other green technologies.
McCarthy Tétrault LLP
On November 21, 2023, the 2023 Fall Economic Statement (Fall Economic Statement) was tabled in the House of Commons. The Fall Economic Statement can be found here.
McCarthy Tétrault LLP
On November 30, 2023, Bill C-59 received first reading in the House of Commons and the Department of Finance released detailed Explanatory Notes.
Miller Thomson LLP
The Government of Ontario recently proposed modifications to the Environmental Assessment Act[1] (the "EAA") through Bill 162, Get It Done Act, 2024 aimed at making it faster and easier...
Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
On March 13, the Canadian Sustainability Standards Board (CSSB) released Canadian Sustainability Disclosure Standards (CSDS) for public consultation.
Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP
On January 18, 2024, the Governments of Canada and Manitoba, Indigenous nations, and the Seal River Watershed Alliance signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)...
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP
Legislation for the period 03/07 to 03/20
Fasken
On February 12, 2024, the Federal Court issued its decision, Benga Mining Limited v. Canada (Environment and Climate Change), 2024 FC 231, which addressed three applications for judicial review...
Bennett Jones LLP
On March 13, 2024, the Canadian Sustainability Standards Board (CSSB) released exposure drafts of its first two proposed Canadian Sustainability Disclosure Standards (Proposed Standards).
McMillan LLP
Administrative Monetary Penalties ("AMPs") are increasingly being used by Canadian regulators as sanctions for all manner of regulatory non-compliance.
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
The Alberta Court of Appeal issued its decision in Paramount Resources Ltd. v. Grey Owl Engineering Ltd. on February 21, 2024.
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