Indigenous Law Update: What the B.C. Natural Resource Sector Should Know About “Non-Treaty” Agreements
Aug 22, 2023This bulletin discusses non-treaty agreements with indigenous groups in British Columbia.
ESG Not Just ESG
Jul 25, 2023This bulletin discusses the push for the inclusion of Indigenous considerations in ESG practices which could lead to the addition of "I" (ESGI).
CSA Seeks Comments on Two New Approaches to Diversity Disclosure
May 10, 2023The Canadian Securities Administrators is seeking comments on the proposed amendments to the corporate governance disclosure rules and policies (Form 58-101F1)
Competing Claims for Construction Holdback – Whose Money is it, anyway?
Apr 1, 2023The Court reviews the application of trust claims to construction projects on Federal lands, and illustrates the importance of a carefully drafted contract.
Settlement Counsel – valuable addition to the dispute-resolution toolkit
Mar 28, 2023Settlement Counsel is litigation counsel engaged for the sole purpose of resolving a dispute or settling a case.
Clear as Mud: The Legal Implications of Land Use Planning in Yukon
Feb 13, 2023A January 31, 2023 decision of the Yukon Supreme Court has raised serious questions about how permitting decisions will be affected.
Reporting Issuers Need to be Factual and Balanced, Striving for Accurate and Comprehensive ESG reporting
Nov 30, 2022The CSA cautions issuers against overly promotional "greenwashing" language in continuous disclosure in its biennial report - Staff Notice 51-364.
Can they really do that? Understanding the limits of governmental permitting and compliance powers
While every company strives to achieve constructive relations with regulators, sometimes this is not enough. In such cases, understanding the rules that apply to regulators and the limits of their powers can be essential to levelling the playing field.
Are First Nation Shared Decision-Making and Collaboration Agreements Being Used Illegally?
Aug 9, 2022What do non-treaty agreements mean for people or companies that may be affected by them.
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