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Back To Basics: Key Terms In The Canadian Regulatory Context

Advancement through regulatory processes in Canada often requires engaging proximate Indigenous communities who may be impacted by a proposed project.

Canada Government

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Cassels

JFK Partner Nadir André On Radio Canada: “Logement Autochtone : Un Autre Cas De Discrimination Systémique”

On répète que « la crise du logement » est la grande histoire canadienne du moment. Dans de nombreuses communautés autochtones, c’est plutôt une vieille...

Canada Government

JFK Law LLP

Senate Committee On Indigenous Peoples Hears Once More From Sara Mainville Of JFK Law On Indigenous Control And Regulation Of Cannabis

On April 29, the Senate of Canada’s Standing Committee on Indigenous Peoples convened to hear perspectives on the implementation of the federal Cannabis Act – what has been working, what needs to change...

Canada Government

JFK Law LLP

Amendments To Quebec’s Environmental Assessment Procedure

Quebec has published comprehensive amendments to its environmental impact assessment and review procedure, introducing more detailed upfront requirements, expanded public consultation roles, and new ministerial authorities. The changes aim to streamline decision-making while requiring proponents to provide substantially more information at earlier stages of the process.

Canada Environment

BC

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Modernization Of Québec Mining Law

BB

BCF Business Law

Stake In The Ground: Indigenous Equity In Canadian Infrastructure

Canada Government

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Dentons Canada LLP

Aboriginal Title And Evidence Of Past Use: The Nuchatlaht Decision

Canada Government

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Fasken

After Sunrise: Federal Approval And CER Conditions On The Westcoast Energy Expansion

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Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

Indigenous Law Insights – April 2026

Canada Government

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Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Ground Breaking: Canada Launches Its First National Sovereign Wealth Fund

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McMillan LLP

Nuchatlaht v. British Columbia: Bringing Aboriginal Title Claims Within Reach Of Claimants

Canada Government

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Gowling WLG

May 5, 2026, Marks Red Dress Day In Canada

Canada Government

MA

MLT Aikins LLP

2026 Update On Trends In Indigenous Equity Investments In Canada

Canada Government

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Fasken

Investing In Canadian LNG Part 1 – Canadian LNG From A Global Perspective

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Fasken

Meta And YouTube On The Hook For Keeping Users Hooked: Tech Companies May Face Liability For Causing User Addiction

TM

Torkin Manes LLP

How To Master The 24-Month Holding Period Requirement For QSBC Shares And Lifetime Capital Gains Exemption In Canada

RS

Rotfleisch & Samulovitch P.C.

HR Compliance Audit

Canada Employment

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Fogler, Rubinoff LLP

A Practical Guide For Business Owners Expanding Or Relocating To Ontario, Canada (Video)

Canada Commercial

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Lerners LLP

The Duty To Accommodate Disabilities In The Workplace: A Step-By-Step Guide

Canada Employment

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Piccolo Heath

Canada's Infrastructure Dealmaking And Development

Bennett Jones invites investors to explore Canada's infrastructure investment landscape, where regulatory reforms, Indigenous equity participation, and government-backed initiatives are converging to accelerate major project development across energy, critical minerals, and digital infrastructure.

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Bennett Jones LLP

Recent Developments In The Law Of Good Faith – Key Takeaways

Twelve years after the Supreme Court of Canada's landmark Bhasin decision, the doctrine of good faith has fundamentally reshaped Canadian contract law. This article examines how courts now scrutinize...

Canada Commercial

MT

McCarthy Tétrault LLP

BC Court Of Appeal Confirms That First Nation Does Not Need To Pay Compensation After Closing On-Reserve Manufactured Home Park

In Heywood v Songhees Nation, 2026 BCCA 150, the BC Court of Appeal confirmed that Songhees Nation – a lək̓ʷəŋən-speaking Nation with reserve lands near Victoria – has no duty to financially compensate...

Canada Government

JFK Law LLP

Recent Quebec Decisions On Reasonable Accommodation Limits In The Workplace

Two recent Quebec court decisions clarify the boundaries of employers' duty to provide reasonable accommodation under the Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms. These cases examine when safety concerns and essential job requirements may limit accommodation obligations, and emphasize the importance of employee cooperation in the accommodation process.

Canada Employment

BC

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

B.C. Amends Environmental Assessment Act: New Dispute Resolution Processes And Limits To U.S. Tribes’ Participation

Worldwide Environment

BC

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Giving Fast Lane Permitting A Test Drive

TL

Torys LLP

Bill 30: Alberta’s Expedited 120-Day Approvals Act, 2026 – What It Means For The Energy Sector

Canada Government

MT

McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Indigenous Equity Participation And Major Project Success In Canada

Canada Government

TL

Torys LLP

2026 Ontario Budget, A Plan To Protect Ontario: Building The Most Ambitious Capital Plan In Canadian History

Canada Government

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Dentons Canada LLP

BC Court Of Appeal Confirms Aboriginal Title To Entire Claim Area In The Nuchatlaht v. British Columbia, 2026 BCCA 137

Canada Government

JFK Law LLP

Canadian Human Rights Tribunal Approves Ontario Final Agreement On Long‑Term Reform Of First Nations Child And Family Services

Canada Government

JFK Law LLP

Anita Boscariol Breaks Down B.C.’s Proposed Suspension Of DRIPA (Video)

Canada Government

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Watson Goepel LLP

IESO's Long Lead Time Request For Proposals – Recent Developments And Next Steps

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Dentons Canada LLP

Where Is BC Going With The Declaration On The Rights Of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA)?

Canada Government

ML

McMillan LLP

Canadian Human Rights Tribunal Approves Ontario Final Agreement On Long‑Term Reform Of First Nations Child And Family Services

On March 30, 2026, the Canadian Human Rights CHRT (“CHRT”) issued a letter‑decision approving, without condition, the Ontario Final Agreement on Long‑Term Reform of the First Nations Child...

Canada Government

JFK Law LLP

Anita Boscariol Breaks Down B.C.’s Proposed Suspension Of DRIPA (Video)

In a recent CityNews interview, lawyer Anita Boscariol offers legal insight into the B.C. government’s proposal to temporarily suspend parts of the Declaration on...

Canada Government

WG

Watson Goepel LLP

IESO's Long Lead Time Request For Proposals – Recent Developments And Next Steps

On March 26, 2026, the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) held their fourth and potentially last engagement session regarding their much anticipated long lead time request...

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Dentons Canada LLP

Where Is BC Going With The Declaration On The Rights Of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA)?

The BC Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (“DRIPA”), and the related United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People (“UNDRIP”)...

Canada Government

ML

McMillan LLP

Revendications de titres ancestraux sur des terres privées : développements récents en matière de jurisprudence

Canada Government

BC

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

B.C. Announces Latest Proposed Changes To Heritage Conservation Act

British Columbia has released its Phase 3 Technical Policy Paper outlining proposed reforms to the Heritage Conservation Act, aimed at streamlining permitting processes and strengthening First Nations' involvement in heritage decision-making.

Canada Environment

ML

McMillan LLP

Aboriginal Title Claims And Private Land: Understanding Recent Developments

Until recently, claims for Aboriginal title have focused on Crown (government-owned) land. Two 2025 court decisions...

Canada Government

BC

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Look North: Canada Unveils A CA$40 Billion Arctic And Northern Region Strategic Plan

On March 12, 2026, the Government of Canada announced a comprehensive Arctic and Northern Region strategic plan backed by CA$40 billion, including over CA$35 billion in federal investments to defend, build...

Canada Government

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Dentons Canada LLP

Jusqu'où Peut Aller Le Droit De Grève? Ce Que Change La Loi 14

Entrée en vigueur le 30 novembre 2025, la Loi 14 introduit au Code du travail une nouvelle notion : les services assurant le bien‑être de la population (« SBEP »).

Canada Government

BB

BCF Business Law

L’Ontario fait progresser le regroupement des offices de protection de la nature : Modifications proposées à la Loi sur les offices de la protection de la nature

Canada Real Estate

MT

McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Aboriginal Title And Private Property: Divergent Approaches In Cowichan And Wolastoqey

Canada Government

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Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Procedural Rules Trump Indigenous Tax Rights?

Canada Government

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Millar Kreklewetz

BWA: A Conversation With Arif Virani (Podcast)

Canada Government

TL

Torys LLP

Building Canada’s Electricity Infrastructure: The National Energy Corridor Agreement And Its Legal Boundaries

MT

McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Indigenous Communities Diving Deep Into Submarines And Other Military Contracts

Canada Government

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Cassels

Powering Canada’s Future: National Energy Corridor Partnership Announced

BC

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Alberta And Canada Publish Draft Co‑operation Agreement On Environmental And Impact Assessment

Canada Environment

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Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP

The Federal Government And Musqueam Nation Sign Historic Agreements Recognizing Aboriginal Land Title | CityNews Interview With Anita Boscariol (Video)

Canada Government

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Watson Goepel LLP

Torys On Defence: Implementing Canada's Arctic And Infrastructure Goals

Canada Government

TL

Torys LLP

How GST Exemptions Work In First Nations' Commerce: Commentary On Canada v. LBL Holdings Limited (2025 FCA 186)

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Rotfleisch & Samulovitch P.C.

Indigenous Communities In The North Central To Canada's New Defence Industrial Strategy

Canada Government

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McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Musqueam's Rights Recognition Agreement: Separating Fact From Fiction

Canada Government

JFK Law LLP

Canadian North, Strong And Free: Canada Launches A Call For Proposals For Dual-use Transportation Infrastructure In The Arctic

Canada Government

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Dentons Canada LLP

Willow Lake Métis Nation Welcomes Bison Back Home To Traditional Lands In Historic Milestone

Canada Government

MA

MLT Aikins LLP

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Anita Boscariol Breaks Down B.C.’s Proposed Suspension Of DRIPA (Video)

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Watson Goepel LLP

Creating Partnerships With Indigenous Communities (Video)

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Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Driving Ontario Municipalities Forward (Video)

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Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

Reconciliation And Decolonization: Shifting Culture In Large Communities (Video)

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Gowling WLG

Peter Hogg On Cases Impacting Business: Tsilhqot'in v. B.C. (Video Content)

BC

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

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