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Construction and Infrastructure Disputes – Specialized Practices and Procedures – Good Faith in Contractual Performance (Webinar)

Our recent webinar provides insights on two landmark Supreme Court of Canada decisions addressing good faith in contractual performance.

Update on legally-binding contracts with First Nations

Band council resolutions are not mandatory for contracts with a First Nation, according to an Alberta Court of Appeal decision.

Forget everything you thought you knew about planning approvals in Ontario…

The omnibus bill proposes amendments to nine different acts, and proposes a new act to implement the construction of significant sewage...

Duncan’s First Nation v. Alberta: Infringement of treaty rights on the basis of cumulative effects of development on traditional territories September 2022 (webinar)

The infringement of treaty rights on the basis of cumulative effects of development was discussed during Osler’s monthly Indigenous Law Insights...

Treaty infringement claims for cumulative effects come to Alberta

This July, the Duncan’s First Nation (DFN) in northern Alberta filed a claim against the province alleging an unjustifiable infringement of their...

Alberta takes steps to encourage development of metals and critical minerals essential to energy transition

Osler lawyers discuss recent legislative and regulatory changes designed to advance a new regime for the development of metals and critical minerals...

Quality evidence and consent-based decision-making – Indigenous Law Insights June 2022 (webinar)

The recent decision in Reece v. Canada, 2022 BCSC 865 demonstrates the importance of quality evidence in a case.

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...

Alberta Court of Appeal finds federal impact assessment regime unconstitutional

In this Osler Update, we summarize the key aspects of the decision for proponents and businesses subject to federal environmental laws.

Federal Court provides guidance on adequacy of supplemental Indigenous consultation and appropriate remedies for operational projects

A recent Federal Court of Canada decision provides important guidance on the scope of the duty to consult where the Crown undertakes supplemental...