More Than Meets the Eye: The Legal Implications of British Columbia’s Agreement to Recognize Aboriginal Title Over Haida Gwaii
Apr 23, 2024An analysis of legal implications related to the BC Government's agreement with the Haida Nation to recognize Aboriginal title over Haida Gwaii.
The Latest Risk to the BC Natural Resource Sector: Government Uses Little Known Law to Freeze Mining Rights Unless First Nations Consent
Mar 11, 2024BC's government has issued unprecedented orders, to prohibit mining activity in certain areas, unless First Nations consent.
BC Government Consulting on New Law to Give Indigenous Groups Control over Crown Land Decisions
Jan 24, 2024The Government of BC is seeking to amend the Land Act to provide decision making power over Crown land to Indigenous groups.
Supreme Court of Canada Rules Impact Assessment Act Unconstitutional: Implications and Future Directions
Nov 1, 2023Overview of the Supreme Court's ruling of the constitutionality of the Impact Assessment Act and its implications on the energy and natural resource sectors.
Canada & Taiwan Conclude Foreign Investment Protection Arrangement
Oct 30, 2023Canada-Taiwan FIPA Latest Milestone in Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy.
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.
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