Osler’s Regulatory, Indigenous and Environmental Group possesses extensive knowledge and decades of accumulated experience advising clients on a broad range of issues. Relying on their own individual skills and drawing on each other’s expertise and experience, the team’s lawyers provide clients with thorough, comprehensive and seamless assistance.
Indigenous Law Blog
Osler’s Indigenous Law Blog features insights and commentary on significant legal issues and developments related to Indigenous law in Canada.
Working as an integrated group across the country, Osler’s Regulatory, Indigenous and Environmental lawyers advise clients on their energy, natural resource and infrastructure matters including:
- Mining
- Pipelines
- Electricity generation and transmission
- Renewables Hydrogen facilities
- CCUS infrastructure
- Offshore drilling
- Conventional oil and gas operations
- Liquefied natural gas
- Oil Sands
- Gas gathering and storage facilities
- Refineries and upgraders
- Agri-food facilities
- Forestry
- Contaminated sites
- Nuclear
- Chemical Plants
- Rail, transportation and port facilities
As environmental issues continue to be at the forefront of public and political discussion, there are increasing regulatory, civil and reputational risks and liabilities relating to projects, facilities and operations, as well as potential penalties for environmental offences in Canada. Governments at both the Federal and Provincial levels have increased their focus on environmental enforcement and are seeking stiff penalties for individuals and corporations that allegedly break environmental laws. Should you need assistance in this area the group can also help with:
- Environmental litigation and dispute resolution
- Responding to environmental incidents, regulatory inspections and investigations
- Conducting internal investigations into potential environmental non-compliances
- Environmental enforcement and defence of prosecutions
Areas of Focus
Key Contacts
Co-Chair
Calgary Managing Partner, Calgary
Co-Chair
Partner, Regulatory, Indigenous and Environmental, Toronto
Co-Chair
Partner, Regulatory, Indigenous and Environmental, Calgary
Chair Emeritus, Calgary
Partner, Litigation; Regulatory, Indigenous and Environmental, Toronto
Latest Insights
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Osler Update September 25, 2026
Bill C-39 aims to speed up federal reviews and project decisions
Amendments have been proposed by the federal government relating to approvals and regulation of major projects.
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Webinar September 21, 2026
Indigenous Law Insights – September 2026
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Osler Update August 27, 2026
From mandate to market: Canada’s proposed shift on zero-emission vehicle regulations
The federal government’s proposal to eliminate ZEV sales targets is a key element of Canada’s automotive industry strategy.
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Osler Update August 21, 2026
Major increase in environmental fines in Québec for certain designated industrial activities
Organizations may face minimum environmental fines up to 10 times higher for violations of the Environment Quality Act.
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Osler News August 5, 2026
Osler lawyers recognized in Lexpert Special Edition: Energy 2026
Osler is proud to announce that 19 of our lawyers have been recognized in the Lexpert Special Edition: Energy 2026. This prestigious...
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Media Mentions May 11, 2026
New Alberta-Ottawa agreement aims to streamline project reviews, boost investment – Canadian Energy Centre
Brad Gilmour says a new agreement between Alberta and Canada about how major projects are reviewed won’t compromise environmental protection.
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Media Mentions April 30, 2026
Mark Carney’s major projects have yet to face their ultimate challenge: the courts – The Globe and Mail
“In court, challenges to national-resource and energy projects often take years to play out.”
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Osler News February 19, 2026
Osler welcomes 11 new partners and three new counsel in 2026
Congratulations to our 11 new partners and three new counsel from our offices in Toronto and Montréal.
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