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Manitoba Call for Power: update on procurement process for Indigenous majority-owned wind projects

Established renewable energy developers can forge new partnerships with Indigenous groups in Manitoba through Manitoba Hydro’s Call for Power.

UNDRIP in B.C. law: Court of Appeal confirms immediate effect and targets mineral claim regime

B.C. has been instructed by the courts to resolve the inconsistencies between the province’s mineral claims regime and UNDRIP rights and standards.

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.

In a welcome sign for major new project proponents, SCC breathes new life into interjurisdictional immunity

A recent SCC decision relating to interjurisdictional immunity is a welcome development for proponents of regulatory and jurisdictional certainty.

Addressing claims where Aboriginal rights and title overlap

Overlapping claims of Aboriginal title raise complex legal and factual issues that have yet to be fully determined by the courts.

Canada follows B.C.’s lead and recognizes Haida Nation’s title to Haida Gwaii

A recent agreement concerning Haida Gwaii is a historic step in Canada’s recognition of Aboriginal title through agreement and settlement.

Mining project halted: Yukon court orders re‑engagement with Kaska Nation

A recent court decision underscores the importance of meaningful consultation with Indigenous groups on proposed mining projects.

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.

PDAC 2025: amid so much uncertainty, where do we go from here?

The Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada’s (PDAC) annual convention is typically an opportunity for the mining industry to celebrate...