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Alberta introduces new ‘streamlined trial’ process, replacing summary trials

Last month, Alberta amended its Rules of Court to introduce a new “streamlined trial” process. We look at what’s behind the change, how it...

Canada, B.C. and First Nations Leadership Council sign agreement on conservation and land management

Earlier this month, Canada, British Columbia and the First Nations Leadership Council signed a new non-binding agreement establishing an approach to...

Court finds British Columbia liable for misfeasance in public office for decisions denying regulatory permits

A recent B.C. Supreme Court decision regarding misfeasance in public office has important implications for future claims against government in the...

Canada’s new clean fuel standard – obligations for liquid fuel suppliers and opportunities for low-carbon energy producers

Canada’s new Clean Fuel Standard came into force on June 20, 2022, targeting carbon emission reductions in liquid fossil fuels and aiming to spur...

British Columbia and Tahltan Nation enter into landmark consent-based decision-making agreement

On June 6, 2022, the Tahltan Nation and British Columbia entered into the first consent-based decision-making agreement negotiated under B.C.’s...