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Bill C-39, The Building Canada Strong Act, Tabled To Accelerate Project Reviews And Attract Investment
The Government of Canada has introduced Bill C-39, the Building Canada Strong Act, which aims to transform federal project reviews by consolidating decision-making authority, implementing a two-year approval timeline, and establishing a mechanism for designating "Regions of National Interest." These reforms seek to accelerate infrastructure, energy, and mining projects while maintaining environmental protections and Indigenous consultation requirements.
Canada Government
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Torys LLP
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Sinclair-Desgagné v. Canada: The Supreme Court Reaffirms The Test Established In Opitz For Challenging A Federal Election
The Supreme Court of Canada has rendered its highly anticipated decision in Sinclair-Desgagné v. Canada (Chief Electoral Officer), 2026 SCC 31. In a 6-3 majority decision, the Court has issued the reasons supporting its February 13, 2026 order setting aside the result of the federal election held on April 28, 2025 in the riding of Terrebonne.
Canada Litigation
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Fasken
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Legislative Update Report No. 2026-17 Le Bulletin d’actualités législatives
This comprehensive legislative update compiles recent regulatory changes, proclamations, and notices across Canada's federal government and all provinces and territories. The bulletin tracks amendments to statutes ranging from environmental protection and securities regulation to healthcare, taxation, and municipal contracting, providing legal professionals with a centralized resource for monitoring legislative developments that may impact their practice areas and clients.
Canada Government
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Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP
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La Cour suprême invalide une clause privative : ce que l’arrêt Démocratie en surveillance c. Canada signifie pour les décideurs administratifs
La Cour suprême du Canada a unanimement invalidé une clause privative de la Loi sur les conflits d'intérêts qui visait à soustraire au contrôle judiciaire les décisions du commissaire aux conflits d'intérêts et à l'éthique. Cette décision établit qu'une base minimale de contrôle de la légalité de toute décision administrative est garantie par la Constitution et ne peut être supprimée par voie législative, ave
Canada Litigation
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Miller Thomson LLP
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New Yellowhead Institute Report Examines Bill S-2, The Indian Act, And The Question Of Belonging
Bill S-2 remains before Parliament, creating a critical opportunity to examine what legal reform can achieve and what questions must be determined by First Nation governments and communities themselves. Through a relational ethics of care framework, this contribution to Yellowhead Institute's special report explores whether Indian Act amendments should be viewed solely as constitutional compliance or as part of a broader dialogue about relationships, responsibility, and belonging.
Canada Government
JFK Law LLP
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Amendments To The Physical Activities Regulations Consolidate Major Projects Review Process Under The Canada Energy Regulator
On September 3, 2026, amendments to Canada's Physical Activities Regulations came into force, removing several project categories from federal Impact Assessment Act oversight and consolidating review authority with the Canada Energy Regulator. These changes eliminate overlapping federal review processes for international and interprovincial pipelines, electrical transmission lines, and certain energy facilities, aiming to streamline major project approvals while raising questions about Indigenous
Canada Environment
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McMillan LLP
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Landmark SCC Ruling Provides Clarity On Privative Clauses
The Supreme Court of Canada has delivered a landmark ruling declaring section 66 of the Conflict of Interest Act unconstitutional, fundamentally reshaping the boundaries between legislative authority and judicial oversight of administrative decisions. This unanimous decision addresses longstanding questions about the validity of privative clauses that restrict courts' ability to review findings by Parliament's ethics commissioner.
Canada Litigation
TL
Torys LLP
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La LTRIE est entrée en vigueur : ce que les organisations doivent savoir sur le nouveau Registre des activités d’influence étrangère du Canada
Canada's new Foreign Influence Transparency and Accountability Act (FITAA) establishes a comprehensive registration regime requiring organizations and individuals to disclose arrangements with foreign principals involving influence activities targeting Canadian political or governmental processes.
Canada International
MT
McCarthy Tétrault LLP
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Élections Générales Du Québec 2026 : Quelles Activités De Lobbyisme Peuvent Se Poursuivre Pendant La Campagne Électorale?
Le 27 août 2026, le gouvernement du Québec a officiellement déclenché les élections générales, qui mèneront les électeurs aux urnes le 5 octobre prochain. Comme à chaque campagne électorale, plusieurs entreprises, associations et organismes se demandent si leurs activités de relations gouvernementales peuvent se poursuivre et si les règles applicables au lobbyisme changent pendant cette période.
Canada Government
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Fasken (French)
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