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Alberta Energy Regulator finds Athabasca River Basin is not a ‘person’

A recent decision provides insights into an Alberta regulator’s treatment of natural features.

Québec adopts Bill 81, amending most of the province’s environmental laws

Bill 81 amends the environmental impact assessment and review procedure, reconciliation between provincial and municipal regulations and other issues.

Some things last forever: Government of Canada proposes regulatory measures for PFAS

The Government of Canada intends to introduce additional regulatory instruments to further restrict the manufacture and use of PFAS.

Guidance published for reporting to the Federal Plastics Registry – Phase 1

We explore the Federal Plastics Registry’s and Guide for Phase 1 Reporting’s key elements, the reporting standard, and implications for industry.

New hearing ordered for historic youth-led Charter challenge to Ontario’s Cap and Trade Cancellation Act

The Court of Appeal for Ontario has revived a claim by youth activists who argue that the greenhouse gas emissions target set under Ontario’s Cap...

The changing environment of federal impact assessment

The current state of the federal Impact Assessment Act is examined, and possible future changes to the Act are explored.

Developing Canada’s critical minerals for energy transition

Regulatory reform in the mining sector is needed to cultivate the development of Canada’s critical minerals for energy transition.

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.

Québec Court of Appeal underscores the evolving nature of environmental standards in transactions

In a recent decision dealing with groundwater contamination at a shopping centre, the Québec Court of Appeal highlighted the importance of...