Canada: Government Contracts, Procurement & PPP

Starting July 1, 2026, Ontario landowners gain new statutory rights to dedicate encumbered parkland to municipalities, including stratified parcels and land with easements or below-grade infrastructure. These long-awaited amendments to section 42 of the Planning Act, first introduced through Bill 23 in 2022, provide a formal mechanism with appeal rights to the Ontario Land Tribunal for accepting partial interests in land toward parkland dedication obligations.

The oil crises of the 1970s fundamentally reshaped infrastructure contracting, forcing owners and contractors to confront fuel volatility through allocation systems, price adjustment clauses, and emergency procurement measures. This article examines how those historical shocks created modern fuel-adjustment mechanisms across Canadian provinces and what lessons they offer for managing today's energy supply disruptions in major infrastructure projects.

The Canadian federal government has extended its consultation period on sweeping reforms to major project reviews, proposing to consolidate federal decisions into a single approval within two years. The discussion papers outline fundamental changes including concurrent permit reviews, Federal Economic Zones with pre-approved development categories, and reassigned review responsibilities for energy and nuclear projects that would reshape how infrastructure, energy, mining, and transportation projects navigat

On May 28, 2026, Ontario released a framework for its Ontario Defence Industrial Strategy (the Strategy), a proposed 10-year plan to grow the province’s defence industry and position Ontario as a trusted partner...

This comprehensive legislative update compiles recent bills, regulations, proclamations, and notices from federal, provincial, and territorial jurisdictions across Canada. How do these diverse legislative changes across multiple jurisdictions impact regulatory compliance and legal practice in areas ranging from environmental protection to securities regulation?

Indigenous procurement is a crucial part of economic reconciliation in Canada, offering governments and companies a practical way to advance Indigenous community interests and strengthen local economies. However, despite federal and provincial initiatives setting procurement targets, Indigenous businesses face significant barriers including difficulty proving ownership, complex procurement procedures, and systemic discrimination rooted in historical colonial policies.

The British Columbia Supreme Court's decision in Gitanyow Hereditary Chiefs v. British Columbia examines when licence transfers trigger deep consultation obligations with Indigenous Nations, and how consultation commitments made by the Crown can establish binding legal standards. The ruling explores the commercial risks that fall on resource proponents when Crown-led consultation proves inadequate, even though the constitutional duty rests with government.

381 / 5,000 Explorez comment les droits des peuples autochtones façonnent le discours politique de l’Alberta au Québec, en examinant les réalités juridiques et constitutionnelles essentielles qui doivent être prises en compte dans les discussions sur l’indépendance et l’autodétermination régionales. Cette analyse explore l'intersection entre les mouvements d'autonomie provinciale et les droits fondamentaux des peuples autochtones dans toutes les provinces et territoires canadiens.

On April 28, 2026, the Government of Canada released its Spring Economic Update, signalling its intention to explore "alternative models of ownership" for Canada's federally owned airports...