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Julia Loney is an experienced regulatory lawyer with extensive experience in M&A transactions and government relations.

Julia’s broad regulatory expertise is primarily focused on commercial arrangements and transactions for companies at various stages of maturity, with particular emphasis on the negotiating and drafting of contracts and agreements in connection with project and product development and operations, acquisitions and divestitures, regulatory and environmental issues, and corporate governance and compliance. She provides strategic regulatory advice to clients in a range of industries, including electricity, the energy and natural resource sectors, transportation (including rail, automotive and aviation (including UAVs)), and the food, beverage and agribusiness sectors.

In her environmental and climate change practice, Julia advises clients on permitting and approvals, legal risk mitigation, carbon trading and environmental credit transactions, consumer protection (including labelling, greenwashing and product lifecycle and extended producer responsibility (EPR) considerations), and ensuring compliance with evolving environmental regulations at all levels of government. She is highly knowledgeable about hazardous waste disposal and clean-up issues, including responsibility for remediation costs of contaminated sites, as well as reporting and disclosure requirements.

She also advises on Alberta and Saskatchewan privacy matters, including access requests, legal requirements and risk assessments, and developing compliance programs and policies and consent forms.

Julia is a member of the American Bar Association and co-chairs the Waste and Resource Recovery Committee of the Section of Environment, Energy and Resources (SEER). She was accepted to the 2021-2022 Leadership Development Program for SEER.

She is one of the founders of the Interdisciplinary Sustainable Agriculture Network (ISAN) through the University of Calgary.

She is active in her community through various not-for-profit boards and alumni organizations and she currently volunteers with the Farm Equipment Subcommittee of the Calgary Stampede and the Civil Claims Duty Council in Alberta’s Provincial Court.

Julia is also a member of the national public affairs firm McMillan Vantage Policy Group.



Representative Matters

  • Counsel for numerous American companies in obtaining necessary regulatory approvals and licenses required to open and operate businesses in specialized industries in Canada
  • Counsel for Aurora Cannabis Inc., in completion of a $75 million bought deal private placement of units with a syndicate of investment dealers. The net proceeds of the offering will be used by Aurora to advance construction of its 800,000 square foot production facility known as “Aurora Sky” at the Edmonton International Airport. The facility is expected to be the world’s largest medical marijuana grow operation.
  • Counsel for various Canadian and American private equity investors in the purchase and financing of Canadian oil and gas companies
  • Counsel for numerous American companies in structuring Canadian operations
  • Represented The Williams Companies, Inc. and Williams Partners L.P. in connection with its sale of their Canadian natural gas liquids midstream businesses to Inter Pipeline Ltd. for combined cash proceeds of C$1.38 billion, which business includes the potential construction of a C$1.85 billion propane dehydrogenation facility located near Redwater, Alberta, which will produce polymer-grade propylene using propane derived from oil sands offgas as feedstock.
  • Represented a Canadian environmental consulting company serving multinational mining companies in the sale to a United States based strategic buyer
  • Represented a publicly traded United States energy company in the ongoing development of a significant petrochemical facility in Canada
  • Represented a Cedar 1 LNG Export Ltd. (a Haisla Nation company) in successfully gaining National Energy Board approval for a liquefied natural gas export license
  • Represented the private equity fund Novacap TMT IV in connection with the sale of all of the assets of Onstream Pipeline Inspection Ltd. and Onstream Polymers Inc.. to a purchaser entity sponsored by Novacap TMT IV
  • Represented a fee simple mineral title royalty company in the proposed acquisition by a publicly traded oil and gas exploration and production company by plan of arrangement
  • Represented the general partners in the founding of a private equity fund
  • Represented a United States private equity investor in the purchase and financing of a Canadian oil and gas services company
  • Represented a publicly traded United States energy company in the “dropdown” of $1 billion of Canadian assets to a master limited partnership
  • Counsel for numerous not-for-profit corporations with respect to organization, registration with the Canada Revenue Agency for charitable status, and dissolution
  • Counsel for Médecins sans frontières (Doctors without borders)

Speaking Engagements

Panelist, "The Hound of the Class Action: Recent Class Action Development", Canadian Transport Lawyers Association, Montréal

October 21, 2023

“Top Things to know as you Grow your Business” - AAAS – The Alberta Young Farmers and Ranchers – Rock the Farm Convention, Calgary, AB

February 4, 2023

Business Transitions Forum Edmonton: Entrepreneur Masterclass Workshop

May 2022

EY Climate Change and Sustainability Services Team Challenge, Panelist

January 19, 2022

Water Law Seminar - Moderator

Dec 1, 2021 - An engaging virtual event where an introduction to water law is discussed and an insightful conversation on issues, challenges and opportunities facing residents, irrigation districts and municipalities in Alberta. VIEW PRESENTATION

Working Together on Climate Acton: What’s Next for Sustainable Agriculture, University of Calgary, Speaker

October 21, 2021

American Bar Association Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources Waste and Resource Recovery (SEER) Committee discussion: "Celebrate Responsibly! Challenges and Opportunities in Managing Cannabis and Brewery Waste”.

June 30, 2021

American Bar Association, Section of Environment, Energy and Resources (SEER) discussion on Plastics and Recycling in the Americas

March 18. 2021

Policy and Regulation Recent Legal Developments of Interest in the Transport of Petroleum Products by Rail in Comparison to the Transport of Petroleum Products by Pipeline CTRF 2020 Annual Conference

June 5, 2020

Alberta Businesses & COVID-19: How to Navigate from a Legal Perspective - Hosted by Calgary Chamber of Commerce

April 7, 2020

Indigenous Reconciliation - Challenges and Opportunities for Project Developers Presented at the Indigenous Reconciliation Seminar, Calgary

November 2019

Canadian Issues in Cross Border M&A Transactions within the Agricultural Industry The Canadian Bar Association - Alberta Branch: AB Food & AgriBusiness Law Section

November 3, 2017

Canadian Issues in Cross Border M&A Transactions within the Agricultural Industry AALA Agricultural Law Symposium, Louisville, Kentucky

October 2017

Environmental Law and Regulation The Canadian Institute's 20th Annual Conference, Calgary, AB

June 2016

Environmental and Regulatory Issues Surrounding Pipeline Developments in Western Canada Co-presenter, Western Oil & Gas Transportation Summit, Calgary, AB

May 2014

Investment Opportunities on Midstream Developments: What are the Most Attractive Investment Targets? Moderator, Western Oil & Gas Transportation Summit, Calgary, AB

May 2014

Caveats - McMillan Corporate Seminar, Calgary, Alberta

February 2013
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Teaching Engagements

  • Judge for the 33rd Annual Jeffrey G. Miller National Environmental Law Moot Court Competition (NELMCC) 2020-2021 on Questions Relating to Climate Health and Welfare and Emissions from Energy Industries
  • Regular guest judge for the University of Calgary, Faculty of Law mooting program, including annual moots for the 1L legal research and writing course
  • Judge for the Twenty-Fifth Annual Stetson International Environmental Moot Court Competition (IEMCC) 2020–2021 on Questions Relating to Protection of Bats and International Trade Measures
  • Guest Lecturer, “Renewable Energy in Agriculture”, University of Calgary Faculty of Law (October 2020)
  • Course instructor, “Fee Title”, Canadian Association of Petroleum Land Administration (November 2017)
  • Conference presenter, “The Fundamentals of Environmental Law in Alberta: Successfully Navigating the Regulatory Maze”, The Canadian Institute (June 2015)
  • Course instructor, “Administration of Freehold Mineral Rights”, Canadian Association of Petroleum Land Administration (March 2014/2015)

News


Media Mentions


Rankings & Recognitions

  • 2015 CFA Young Professionals Thought Leadership Award

Community Involvement

  • Board Member, Bow Habitat Station
  • Board Member, Schizophrenia Society of Alberta

Directorships & Affiliations

  • Law Society of Saskatchewan
  • Law Society of Alberta
  • Canadian Bar Association
  • Calgary Bar Association
  • American Bar Association
  • Co-founder — Interdisciplinary Sustainable Agriculture Network (ISAN), University of Calgary
  • Association of Corporate Growth
  • Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation
  • Petroleum Acquisition and Divestment Association (PADA)
  • Canadian Association of Petroleum Land Administration
  • Member of American Bar Association — Women Rainmakers Committee Member
  • Member, Publications Committee, Foundation for Natural Resources and Energy Law (2023-2024)

Education & Admissions

2021
Called to the Saskatchewan bar
2011
Called to the Alberta bar
2015
LLMUniversity of Calgary
2010
LLBUniversity of Alberta
2007
BAUniversity of Calgary

Publications

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Featured Insight

Understanding Contaminated Sites: A Primer for Effective Environmental Management

Join McMillan on Thursday, September 26th for a webinar on the key aspects of contaminated site management in the Canadian environmental law landscape.

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Thursday, September 26, 2024
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Plan for the Ban: Textile and Apparel Industry Consultation Opens on Canada’s Roadmap to Curb Plastic Waste and Pollution

Government of Canada consultation process to draft a roadmap to address plastic waste and pollution in textile and apparel industry.

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Aug 26, 2024
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Greenwashing and Canada’s Increased Regulation of Environmental Claims: The Latest Amendments to the Competition Act

The federal government has increased the regulation of greenwashing in Canada under the Competition Act and its impact on Canadian businesses.

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Aug 22, 2024
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Canada’s Updated Draft PFAS Report: The Latest on The Emerging Regulation of “Forever Chemicals”

Updated Draft PFAS Report and Revised Risk Management Report published by the Canadian government on the future regulation of PFAS.

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Aug 2, 2024
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AI Data Centre Development in Alberta

AI is on the rise and data centres are needed. Alberta provides unique opportunities to develop AI data centres and McMillan has the expertise to get it done.

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Jul 24, 2024
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Plan for the Ban – Construction Industry Targeted in Canada’s Federal Plastics Registry

This bulletin discusses construction industry reporting requirements under the Federal Plastics Registry and who in the industry is obligated to report.

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Jun 27, 2024
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What You Need to Know about Regulatory Impacts on Auto OEMs

Join us for a webinar where we will be discussing key updates, impacts and changes to the regulatory landscape for Original Equipment Manufacturers.

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Wednesday, June 19, 2024
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Plan for the Ban: Canada’s Federal Plastics Registry – Let’s Talk Reporting Obligations

Canada has published the final noticing establishing the Federal Plastics Registry, requiring companies to register and report on plastics supplied in Canada.

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Apr 29, 2024
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Environmental Law: Recent Developments in Canada

Join McMillan on Tuesday, April 16th for a webinar highlighting recent developments in the Canadian environmental law landscape.

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Tuesday, April 16, 2024
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Plan for the Ban: Canada’s Single-use Plastics Prohibition Regulations Remain in Effect Pending the Federal Court of Appeal Decision

The Court granted a stay to the decision in Responsible Plastic Use Coalition v Canada pending the appeal.

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Feb 6, 2024
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Lexology Panoramic’s Rail Transport Guide 2024

The 2024 edition of Lexology Panoramic’s Rail Transport stands as the foremost and extensive repository of information on global railroad laws.

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Feb 1, 2024
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Plan for the Ban: Canada’s Draft Notice for Federal Plastics Registry Provides Additional Insights on Reporting Requirements

This bulletin discusses who and what will be required to be reported under the Federal Plastics Registry based on the Notice of Intent.

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Jan 16, 2024
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Competition Act Amendments Proceed at Pace

Bill C-56, the Affordable Housing and Groceries Act, part of the federal government’s efforts to overhaul the Competition Act, has received Royal Assent.

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Dec 28, 2023
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Transformative Change: Your Guide to Canada’s Breathtaking Competition Act Changes

We provide a summary of far-reaching Competition Act amendments proposed in 2023.

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Dec 5, 2023
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Plan for the Ban: What the Federal Court’s Decision ACTUALLY Means for Your Business – Your Questions Answered

The Court decision in Responsible Plastic Use Coalition v Canada struck down Canada's decision to add plastic manufactured items to the List of Toxic Substances

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Nov 21, 2023
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Done Like Dinner: Updated Guidance Published by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency for Simulated Meat and Poultry Products

This bulletin discusses the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)'s updated guidance for simulated meat and simulated poultry products and adjacent products.

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Oct 18, 2023
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McMillan’s Annual Privacy, Data Protection and Cybersecurity Client Seminar

Join McMillan's Privacy & Data Protection Group on Tuesday, October 17th for an overview of recent significant decisions and regulatory guidance.

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
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Plan for the Ban: B.C. Boldly Targets Single-Use Products (Plastic or Not) in New Regulation

This bulletin discusses British Columbia's new Single-Use and Plastic Waste Prevention Regulation.

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Aug 23, 2023
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Indigenous Law Update: What the B.C. Natural Resource Sector Should Know About “Non-Treaty” Agreements

This bulletin discusses non-treaty agreements with indigenous groups in British Columbia.

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Aug 22, 2023
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Navigating to a Sustainable Energy Future: “Inefficient” Fossil Fuel Subsidies

This bulletin discusses the Government of Canada's recently-announced strategy to phase-out "inefficient" fossil fuel subsidies.

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Aug 2, 2023
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Alberta’s Carbon Pricing Emissions Trading System: Criminal Charges Laid

This bulletin discusses recent criminal charges brought under Alberta's emissions reporting and reduction legislation.

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Aug 1, 2023
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Plan for the Ban: UNEP Issues Report Offering Insight and Guidance for World’s First Global Plastics Pollution Treaty

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has released a report entitled Turning off the Tap, How the world can end plastic pollution.

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Jul 26, 2023
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Canada Recognizes the Right to a Healthy Environment (and Other Amendments to the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999)

Summary of amendments to Canada Environmental Protection Act introduced by Bill S-5, Strengthening Environmental Protection for a Healthier Canada Act.

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Jun 28, 2023
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Environment Canada’s State of PFAS Report: insights into the future regulation of “forever chemicals”

The publication of the Draft State of PFAS Report marks a good step toward the development of additional PFAS regulations in Canada.

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Jun 8, 2023
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Don’t Wing It – Implications for Project Proponents under Canada’s Species at Risk Act

This bulletin discusses the application of the Species at Risk Act, a federal environmental statute whose potential impact on private parties is overlooked.

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May 31, 2023
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Plan for the Ban: New Consultation Launched for Plastics Labelling Framework and Federal Plastics Registry

A discussion on the federal consultations on plastics labelling and registry requirements.

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Apr 26, 2023
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Canada’s Budget 2023: Compromise and Competition – Climate, Carbon and CCfDs

An update on Canada’s Budget 2023 and the future of carbon contracts for differences (CCfDs) in Canada.

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Mar 29, 2023
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Canada Enacts New Reporting Requirements under the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program

This bulletin highlights key new reporting requirements under the federal Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program.

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Feb 8, 2023
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Plan for the Ban: New Year, New Canadian Plastics Regulation Update

An update on recent Canadian developments related to plastics and extended producer responsibility

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Jan 18, 2023
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Surveying the Canadian Hydrogen Landscape: Recent Developments & Looking Forward

An update on recent Canadian developments in the Hydrogen industry

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Nov 30, 2022
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McMillan’s Annual Privacy, Data Protection and Cybersecurity Client Seminar

Join McMillan's Privacy & Data Protection Group on Wednesday, December 7th for an overview of recent significant legal developments, tips on complying with new and forthcoming obligations under Quebec’s Bill 64, and discussions about hot topics in data management.

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022
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Government of Alberta to Regulate Health Care Practitioners Administering Psychedelics

Alberta is implementing a new framework for regulating and licensing health care providers in connection with administering psychedelics.

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Nov 9, 2022
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Green or Grey: Regulators Target Greenwashing, Misleading Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Claims

An overview of risks and best practices for companies in relation to environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) claims and disclosure.

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Oct 19, 2022
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Stop Snooping: Alberta Privacy Commissioner Finds Employee Snooping Results in Real Risk of Harm

An overview of a recent Alberta Privacy Commissioner breach notification decision relevant to employee snooping.

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Sep 21, 2022
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Lessons learned from Alberta’s Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner (OIPC) 11-Year Report

An overview of Alberta's Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner 11-Year Report.

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Sep 21, 2022
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Plan for the Ban: Canada Proposes Plastic Labelling Rules and Federal Plastics Registry

Canada publishes two open consultation papers related to labeling regulations and a federal plastics registry for single-use plastics and plastic packaging.

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Sep 14, 2022
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Canada Catching Up on Regulation of PFAS Substances

An update on Canada's regulation of PFAS substances, in comparison to US and European regulation

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Jul 20, 2022
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Round One of Competition Act Amendments Passed; National Security Review Regime Amended

New amendments to the Competition Act were passed today as part of the budget implementation bill.

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Jun 27, 2022
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Plan for the Ban: Canada Announces Timeline for Single-Use Plastics Prohibition

Canada's final Single-use Plastics Prohibition Regulations have been published and come into effect on December 20, 2022

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Jun 22, 2022
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Canada’s Greenhouse Gas Offset Credit System Creates Green Incentives for Regulated Facilities (Update)

Canada has published the Greenhouse Gas Offset Credit System Regulations establishing a system for projects preventing or removing GHGs from the atmosphere.

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Jun 21, 2022
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Jurisdictional Battle Over The Environment Continues – Canada’s Impact Assessment Legislation Found Unconstitutional

On May 10, 2022, the Alberta Court of Appeal ruled that the federal Impact Assessment Act and related Physical Activities Regulations are unconstitutional.

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May 25, 2022
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CFIA Seeks Guidance on Food Info and Labelling for Food Sold Online

Canada’s food regulator considering guidelines for food labelling and information regarding food products sold online, with consultation ongoing.

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May 25, 2022
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Drilling Down on Crypto: AER Cryptocurrency Mining Bulletin and Information Request

Alberta's Energy Regulator taking steps to better understand cryptocurrency mining operations occurring alongside AER-regulated operations.

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May 4, 2022
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Significant Changes Coming to Canada’s Competition Act

The Canadian federal government has introduced a series of significant changes to Canada's Competition Act.

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May 3, 2022
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Plan for the Ban: Canada Joins UN Countries in World’s First Global Plastic Pollution Treaty

Planning for the World’s First Global Plastic Pollution Treaty

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Mar 30, 2022
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Plan for the Ban: Our New Year’s Update of Single-Use Plastics Bans Across Canada

This bulletin provides an updated summary of the current state of single-use plastics legislation across Canada.

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Jan 18, 2022
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Clearview AI Ordered to Comply with Provincial Regulators’ Privacy Recommendations

Canada’s provincial privacy regulators have issued orders against Clearview AI forcing it comply with the
recommendations of a 2020 joint investigation.

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Jan 5, 2022
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Smartphone Apps Beware – Babylon Health investigation provides insight into compliance with Alberta privacy laws

Key takeaways from the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Alberta (OIPC)s report re: investigation of the Babylon by Telus Health app.

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Dec 15, 2021
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Water Law Seminar: Part 1

This webinar provides introduction and an insightful discussion issues, challenges and opportunities facing residents, irrigation districts and municipalities in Alberta.

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Wednesday, December 1, 2021
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McMillan’s Annual Privacy, Data Protection and Cybersecurity Webinar

Our lawyers will provide an overview of important case law developments, regulatory guidance, upcoming statutory changes, and hot topics in Privacy, Data Protection & Cybersecurity

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Wednesday, November 10, 2021
Featured Insight

Changes on the Menu – 2nd Course: Canadian Food Inspection Agency Updates Implementation Plan for Food Labelling Rules

This Bulletin covers the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's Implementation Plan for Updates to Food Labelling Rules.

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Sep 29, 2021
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Recent changes for farmers’ market vendors in Alberta / Introducing the “Made in Alberta, by Albertans” label

This Bulletin covers changes to rules for farmers' markets and their vendors in Alberta, plus the rollout of the "Made in Alberta, by Albertans" logo and label.

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Aug 11, 2021
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Canada Makes Changes to Cross-border Hazardous Waste and Recycling Requirements

On February 26, 2021, Canada enacted the Cross-border Movement of Hazardous Waste and Hazardous Recyclable Material Regulations.

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Aug 4, 2021
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Changes on the Menu: Canadian Food Inspection Agency Publishes Consultation Report on Proposed Guidelines for Simulated Meat and Poultry Products

This Bulletin discusses feedback on the CFIA’s proposed new guidelines for plant-based meat and poultry, what could be changing and what the CFIA is doing next.

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Jul 20, 2021
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Plan for the Ban:
Plastics Classified as “Toxic Substance”
Under Canadian Environmental Protection Act

Plastics are classified under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act as a toxic substance and amendments are proposed to prohibit the export of plastic waste

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Jul 20, 2021
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Canada’s new mandatory 100% ZEV target is a rapid charge forward.
What we think this announcement means for OEMs, Canadian industry, and more

Canada has announced a mandatory 2035 target for 100% ZEV sales. McMillan and McMillan Vantage Policy Group share what this may mean for OEMs, industry and more.

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Jul 12, 2021
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Charging Ahead: Alberta and Saskatchewan Joining Forces with Ontario and New Brunswick on Small Modular Reactors

Update on developments in nuclear energy and small modular nuclear reactors in Canada, including the memorandum of understanding that was recently signed.

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May 26, 2021
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Significant Changes to Canada’s Federal Environmental Protection Regime Proposed

The government of Canada is proposing significant changes to the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 through the introduction of Bill C-28.

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Apr 28, 2021
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Changes to Alberta’s Workers’ Compensation Act Take Effect

This bulletin summarizes the changes to Alberta’s Workers’ Compensation Act which took effect on April 1, 2021.

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Apr 8, 2021
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Canada’s Federal Greenhouse Gas Offset Credit System Creates Green Incentives for Regulated Facilities

Publication of Greenhouse Gas Offset Credit System Regulations under section 195 of the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act.

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Apr 7, 2021
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Supreme Court of Canada Upholds Federal Carbon Pricing Regime

In a decision released March 25, 2021, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled that the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act is constitutional.

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Mar 29, 2021
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Fueling the Future: Canada’s Plan to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions under the Clean Fuel Regulations

The federal government's proposed Clean Fuel Regulations will require the gradual reduction in the carbon intensity of fossil fuels supplied in Canada.

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Mar 26, 2021
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There Must be Something in the Water. Let’s Talk Hydrogen.

Please join us for an engaging panel discussion with experts and thought leaders from the political, academia, legal and business sectors to discuss the national hydrogen strategy.

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February 9, 2021 - 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm EST
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Canada Legally Commits to Net-Zero Emissions by 2050

Canada Legally Commits to Net-Zero Emissions by 2050

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Dec 7, 2020
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Cross-Country Check-In: COVID-19 and the Environment

Canada's governmental and regulatory bodies have taken steps to temporarily alter legal requirements in light of COVID-19 to lessen the burden on businesses.

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Sep 10, 2020
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New Rules for Alberta’s Local Elections

Discussion of government of Alberta's Bill 29: Local Authorities Election Amendment Act, which came into force September 1, 2020

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Sep 10, 2020
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Bill 31 – Environmental Protection Statutes Amendment Act Passed and In Force – Cutting Red Tape and Returning Discretion to Alberta Environment and Parks

Overview of Alberta's Bill 31- Passed on July 23, 2020: amending statutory definitions of minerals and clarify treatment of silica sand.

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Aug 4, 2020
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July 24, 2020 Update Cross-Country Check-In: COVID-19 and the Environment

Canada's governmental and regulatory bodies have taken steps to temporarily alter legal requirements in light of COVID-19 to lessen the burden on businesses.

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Jul 24, 2020
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Alberta’s Recovery Plan: Invest Alberta and the Invest Alberta Corporation

Overview of Alberta's Recovery Plan announced June 29, 2020 and the new Invest Alberta

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Jul 8, 2020
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Federal Aid Package for Energy Sector and Alberta’s Plan to Spend It

The Federal Government released details of the long-awaited aid package to help the oil and gas industry. This article will overview those relief measures.

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Apr 29, 2020
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Canadian White-collar Crime Perspectives: Government Investigations and COVID-19

This piece explores the likely impact of COVID-19 on white-collar crime issues in Canada and how regulators are reacting to the pandemic.

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Apr 16, 2020
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The Impact of COVID-19 on Agribusiness – Business and Legal Considerations

In addition to the adverse impact to public health and the public healthcare system, the COVID-19 pandemic is causing severe economic hardship to western Canada.

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Apr 7, 2020
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“Essential” Workplaces and Services – A National Roundup and Best Practices for Managing Business Closures

This webinar will discuss the nationwide impacts, rules and regulations for defining “essential” workplaces and services and the closure of non-essential businesses.

Apr 1, 2020
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COVID-19: Alberta Government Announces List of Essential Services

Alberta's Government has published lists of essential services and non-essential places of business not permitted to
offer or provide services to the public.

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Mar 29, 2020

Deals & Cases (11 Posts)

Featured Insight

McMillan advises FTAI Aviation in its USD$170 Million acquisition of Lockheed Martin Commercial Engine Solutions

On September 9, 2024, FTAI Aviation Ltd. completed its previously announced agreement to purchase the Commercial Engine Solutions business of Lockheed Martin at the Montréal airport, for USD$170 million. The completion of the acquisition was subject to satisfactory customary regulatory approvals.

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Sep 9, 2024
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West Fraser Completes Sale of Quesnel River and Slave Lake Pulp Mills

On April 20, 2024, West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. (TSX and NYSE: WFG) completed its previously announced agreement to sell its Quesnel River Pulp mill in British Columbia and its Slave Lake Pulp mill in Alberta to Atlas Holdings.

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Apr 20, 2024
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West Fraser to Sell Two Pulp Mills in Western Canada to Atlas Holdings

On September 22, 2023, West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. (TSX and NYSE: WFG) (“West Fraser”) announced its agreement to sell it’s Quesnel River Pulp mill in Quesnel, British Columbia and its Slave Lake Pulp mill in Slave Lake, Alberta to Atlas Holdings (“Atlas”) for US$120 Million.

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Sep 22, 2023
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West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. to Sell Hinton Pulp Mill to Mondi

On July 10, 2023, West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. (TSX and NYSE: WFG) (“West Fraser”) announced an agreement to sell its unbleached softwood kraft pulp mill in Hinton, Alberta to Mondi Group plc (“Mondi”), a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper.

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Jul 10, 2023
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McMillan Advises Sunwing Airlines on its Successful Merger with the WestJet Group

On May 1, 2023, Sunwing Airlines completed its merger with The WestJet Group. This marks the third successful airline merger in Canada within the last two decades.

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May 1, 2023
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McMillan Advises Thoma Bravo in its $1.8 Billion Acquisition of Magnet Forensics Inc.

On April 6, 2023, Thoma Bravo successfully completed the acquisition of all of the issued and outstanding subordinate voting shares and multiple voting shares of Magnet Forensics Inc. (“Magnet”) (TSX: MAGT) for $1.8 Billion, by way of a plan of arrangement.  

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Apr 6, 2023
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Domtar Corporation Acquires Resolute Forest Products

On July 5, 2022, Domtar Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Paper Excellence Group, entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger with Resolute Forest Products Inc.

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Mar 1, 2023
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Restructuring of the Northern Silica Group of Companies under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act

McMillan acted as debtors’ counsel for Northern Silica Corporation, Heemskirk Mining Pty. Ltd., Heemskirk Canada Holdings Limited, Heemskirk Canada Limited, Custom Bulk Services Inc. and HCA Mountain Minerals Limited, in connection with their restructuring proceedings under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act.

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Nov 23, 2020
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Mistras Group Announces Acquisition of Onstream Pipeline Inspection for $143 Million

McMillan LLP acted as counsel to NOVACAP and affiliates in connection with the sale transaction with Josiane Turcotte as lead in-house counsel at NOVACAP.

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Dec 13, 2018
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McMillan represents Underwriters on Petrus Bought Deal Financing and Going-Public Transaction

McMillan represents Underwriters on Petrus Bought Deal Financing and Going-Public Transaction

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Feb 22, 2016
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Cedar 1 LNG Export Ltd. receives LNG export license

Cedar 1 LNG Export Ltd. receives LNG export license

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Nov 26, 2015