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No time to waste: What needs to change to get major projects and key infrastructure built in Canada?

Osler and business leaders in Calgary participated in a post-election panel discussion on what Canada needs to do to convert aspirations for...

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.

Interpreting time requirements in dispute resolution clauses

A recent decision clarified the interpretation of a dispute resolution clause that stipulated when parties must request mediation and/or arbitration.

Ontario government proposes Bill 17 to advance home-building target

Bill 17 proposes a suite of changes to municipal statutes with the stated goal of removing unnecessary barriers to building.

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.

Ontario Court of Appeal denies Crown’s motion for leave to appeal decision relating to ‘employer’ due diligence defence under OHSA

The Ontario Court of Appeal has released the sixth and final decision in R v. Greater Sudbury.

Judicial review of adjudication determinations in the Ontario Divisional Court

Recent decisions of the Ontario Divisional Court have addressed applications for judicial review of an adjudicator’s determination.

Ontario government releases long anticipated Provincial Planning Statement

On August 20, 2024, the Ontario government released the Provincial Planning Statement, 2024 (2024 PPS), introducing fundamental changes in how...

Blueberry River First Nations files claim against B.C. for the Gundy Plan

On July 8, 2024, Blueberry River First Nations (BRFN) filed a Notice of Civil Claim^[1] (the Claim) against the province of British...

Beware the contractual limitation period

A recent Ontario court decision addressed the issue of a contractual limitation period. The decision is a reminder to parties to be mindful of their...