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Blog June 21, 2023

The ‘polluter pays’ principle: Proposed amendments to the Environmental Management Act may usher in a new era for B.C. industrial companies

The B.C. government is proposing amendments to its Environmental Management Act that will require industrial companies to pay for a significant scale...

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The ‘polluter pays’ principle: Proposed amendments to the Environmental Management Act may usher in a new era for B.C. industrial companies
Osler Update May 5, 2023

Ruby River Capital LLC initiates NAFTA claim for ‘gross procedural unfairness’, ‘manifest arbitrariness’ and ‘double standards’ employed by Québec and Canada in rejecting GNLQ LNG project

A recent international arbitration claim against the government of Canada could have important implications for future environmental assessment...

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Ruby River Capital LLC initiates NAFTA claim for ‘gross procedural unfairness’, ‘manifest arbitrariness’ and ‘double standards’ employed by Québec and Canada in rejecting GNLQ LNG project
Video February 27, 2023

Increased scrutiny, novel measures, and higher penalties: Trends in environmental investigations, enforcement, and prosecutions

Environmental enforcement actions can result in orders or minor administrative penalties or fines. However, there is a growing trend, both federally...

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Increased scrutiny, novel measures, and higher penalties: Trends in environmental investigations, enforcement, and prosecutions
Osler Update December 21, 2022

Have the Katz been let out of the bag? Uncertainty about the standard of review for challenges to regulations

Canadian courts have been split on the appropriate standard of review for challenges to regulations, applying the flexible “reasonableness” or...

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Osler Update November 29, 2022

Risks surrounding post-report consultation: Indigenous Law Insights November 2022 (webinar)

In the November session of our Indigenous Law Insights webinar series, Sander Duncanson and Jesse Baker explored risks surrounding the post-report...

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Osler Update October 7, 2022

Osler’s Jennifer Fairfax helps clients navigate increased scrutiny of environmental regulators

Osler’s Jennifer Fairfax works with her national team to provide complementary legal expertise to help clients navigate the increasing complex...

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Report October 4, 2022

Regulatory Approval for Energy Projects

Updated October 2022 Depending on the scope and location of the project, proposed energy projects in Canada may require a range of regulatory and...

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Regulatory Approval for Energy Projects
Osler Update September 28, 2022

Best practices in environmental incident response

Regulatory scrutiny around environmental offences is on the rise, underlining the importance of preparing a thorough incident response plan ahead of...

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Blog September 15, 2022

Ontario proposes regulatory amendments to the Emissions Performance Standards Program for the 2023–2030 period

Proposed regulatory amendments to Ontario’s Emissions Performance Standards Program will align it with the federal benchmark for carbon...

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Osler Update August 23, 2022

Crypto bankruptcies and how Canada’s regulatory regime can help protect Canadian investors

The collapse of the crypto market between May and July of this year created a crisis of confidence following heavy investment losses and the high...

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