Richard J. King Richard J. King

Consult before exploring: mineral tenure and Indigenous rights

In Osler Legal Outlook, we explore what these developments could mean for mineral exploration in 2025 and beyond.

Indigenous Law Insights: year in review and look ahead to 2025

Legal and business professionals in many industries across Canada consider it essential to stay abreast of developments in Indigenous law and...

Indigenous Law Insights: a look at the duty to consult test and declaratory relief

Legal and business professionals in many industries across Canada consider it essential to stay abreast of developments in Indigenous law and...

Grassy Narrows brings the battle over mining claims and the duty to consult to Ontario

A notice of application alleges that the Ontario Mining Act violates a First Nation's treaty rights and contravenes principles laid out in the UNDRIP.

Indigenous Law Insights: Tribunal consultation and Indigenous business procurement

Staying abreast of developments in Indigenous law and policy is critical for legal and business professionals in many industries across Canada....

Indigenous Law Insights: River Dena Council v. Yukon Indigenous mining project consultation and the SCC upholds Bill C-92 constitutionality

Staying abreast of developments in Indigenous law and policy is critical for legal and business professionals in many industries across Canada. To...

Ontario releases new regulations for carbon storage

New regulations in Ontario pave the way for carbon storage demonstration projects using private wells.

Regulation of ‘forever chemicals’ (PFAS) in Canada

The federal government recently announced its intention to designate PFAS as a class of toxic substances under CEPA.

Zero-emission vehicles regulation under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act

New regulations will require 100% of light-duty vehicles offered for sale in Canada to be emission-free by 2035.

Ontario proposes to permit renewable energy virtual net metering arrangements for ICI participants

Ontario is seeking feedback from electricity industry participants on a proposal that would enable corporate power purchase agreements.