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Significant Changes to the Québec Mining Regime are Now in Force

Feb 11, 2025

Significant amendments to the Québec mining regime tabled by the Government in the spring 2024 came into force late last year.

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The Pause on the Tariff War: How Businesses Can Use the Reprieve Wisely

Feb 5, 2025

Canadian businesses should prepare for US tariffs, set for March 4, 2025, by considering availability of duty drawbacks and remission applications.

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Preparing for Potential US Tariffs: Key Dates and Strategic Considerations

Jan 28, 2025

To prepare for potential US tariffs, businesses should immediately develop a strategy to deal with the prospect of new US tariffs and mitigate their effects.

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Get Ready: Canada Promises Major Overhaul to Forced Labour Regulations

Dec 18, 2024

The Government has renewed its human rights commitment and proposed major changes to Canada's forced labour regime in the 2024 Fall Economic Statement.

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Federal Government Announces that Canada Indigenous Loan Guarantee Corporation is Accepting Applications

Dec 18, 2024

The federal Indigenous Loan Guarantee Program is now accepting applications to support Indigenous ownership in natural resource and energy projects.

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Take Note – New Guidance Issued for Mandatory Supply Chain Reporting Requirements

Nov 26, 2024

Public Safety Canada has released updated guidance to clarify and address questions relating to forced labour and child labour reporting requirements in 2025.

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Towards a Shared Understanding: Canada’s New Sustainable Investment Guidelines & Mandated Climate Disclosures

Nov 4, 2024

Canada’s New Sustainable Investment Guidelines (Taxonomy) & Mandated Climate Disclosures

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Canada Proposes Stricter Supply Chain Requirements to Tackle Forced and Child Labour

Oct 30, 2024

The Government of Canada has launched public consultations on expanding the import prohibition on goods produced by forced labour.

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Amendments to the BC Environmental Management Amendment Act Expand Environmental Clean-up Obligations

Oct 18, 2024

Amendments to the Environmental Management Act will broaden the scope of the “polluter pays” principle by increasing obligations for environmental clean-up.