Deirdre A. Sheehan Deirdre A. Sheehan

Manitoba Hydro’s 2025 integrated resource plan: new wind power remains key component of province’s future energy mix

New wind power is critical to Manitoba’s long-term energy mix.

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.

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.

Paving the way: Alberta Minister of Affordability and Utilities tables Bill 52 – Energy and Utilities Statutes Amendment Act, 2025

Bill 52 has been tabled by the Alberta Minister of Affordability and Utilities.

Major developments in Indigenous law in 2025

2025 has already seen several important developments touching on Aboriginal rights, the duty to consult, UNDRIP, land-use planning and more.

Recent decisions on the duty to consult, treaty rights and legislative updates

We discuss a few recent decisions and new legislation affecting the duty to consult and treaty rights.

Indigenous Law Insights: meaningful consultation and Indigenous loan guarantees

The latest's developments of our monthly Indigenous Law Insights webinar series. In this session,  Deirdre Sheehan, partner and Co-Chair...

Key legal updates on Aboriginal rights

The doctrine of Aboriginal rights continues to evolve.

Recent developments in Aboriginal title

After some major recent decisions, the legal doctrine of Aboriginal title continues to evolve.

Alberta codifies renewable energy policy objectives with new regulations

On December 6, 2024, Alberta introduced regulations placing new restrictions on — and creating new regulatory requirements for — new power plant...