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Robin M. Junger*

Vancouver

778.329.7523

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Expertise Indigenous Law Environment Energy Mining Oil & Gas

*Robin M. Junger Law Corporation

Robin Junger is widely regarded as an authority in environmental and Indigenous law. He is a trusted advisor to clients in the energy, mining, and oil and gas sectors, and to property developers, governments and First Nations. Chambers Global and other directories consistently recognize Robin as a leading lawyer in both areas of practice.

As part of his environmental practice, Robin provides guidance on environmental assessments, permitting and compliance matters, National Energy Board (NEB) permits, contaminated sites, Environment Appeal Board appeals, recycling stewardship plans, Agricultural Land Commission applications, impact and benefit agreements (IBAs), exploration agreements and reconciliation agreement negotiations. He also represents third parties affected by government actions. Robin appears before all levels of court in British Columbia, as well as the Federal Court and the Federal Court of Appeal.

Having served as deputy minister of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources, deputy minister of Energy and Clean Technology, head of the Environmental Assessment Office, chair of the Oil and Gas Commission and chief provincial treaty negotiator, Robin brings deep and practical insight into the workings of government. Robin played a central role in the development of some of British Columbia’s most significant environmental legislation, including the Environmental Management Act, the Clean Energy Act and the Public Health Act.

Robin is a frequent commentator on major development projects and is quoted extensively on issues relating to Indigenous law. He is also a member of the national public affairs firm McMillan Vantage Policy Group , a leader of the firm’s Environment and Oil & Gas groups, and the national leader of the firm’s Indigenous Law Group.

Expertise

Industries

Practices

Representative Matters

Recognized by Best Lawyers in Canada (2022) as a leading lawyer in the areas of Aboriginal Law; Administrative and Public Law; Energy Law; Energy Regulatory Law and Environmental Law
Represented Gibraltar Mines Ltd. in an Environmental Appeal Board hearing regarding its Environmental Management Act permit.
Advising Centerra Gold / Thompson Creek Metals Corp. in respect of environmental and Indigenous engagement issues at its Mt. Milligan mine.
Advising an international mining company in respect of a proposed administrative monetary penalty under the Environmental Management Act.
Advising a mining company regarding the determination of a project being “substantially started” under the BC Environmental Assessment Act.
Advising an international forest company on various agreements with Canadian Indigenous groups.
Advised the court appointed monitor in respect of environmental law issues associated with the Walter Energy CCAA proceedings in British Columbia.
Advised China Minerals Mining Corporation in challenging a BC government agreement with First Nations that adversely affected access to mineral rights.
Counsel to the Major Appliance Recycling Roundtable and Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (BC product stewardship organizations).
Counseled an LNG pipeline company in successfully obtaining an environmental assessment certificate for a major intraprovincial pipeline.
Represented Stewart Bulk Terminals in relation to a civil claim against the District of Stewart and related waste management issues.
Advised and represented Avanti Mining in successfully obtaining environmental assessment approval and negotiating a benefits agreement with the Nisga’a Nation.
Counseled on the Moose Cree First Nation’s equity participation in the $2.6B Lower Mattagami Hydroelectric Project in Ontario.
Counseled Pattern Energy in successfully obtaining an environmental assessment certificate for the Meikle Wind Energy Project.
Counseled and represented a BC coal mine in successfully obtaining an environmental assessment certificate and related compliance matters.
Counseled an Ontario natural gas-powered electricity generator on First Nation consultation and environmental assessment matters.
Advised the Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations in respect of his decision to approve a Master Development Agreement for Jumbo Resort.
Conducted a comprehensive review and provided recommendations regarding the project review (environmental assessment) process for Port Metro Vancouver.
Negotiated the Roberts Bank Protocol Agreement (a precursor to the Tsawwassen Final Agreement).

Speaking Engagements

B.C. mulls potential promise and pitfalls of UNDRIP Presented at the Indigenous Reconciliation Seminar, Vancouver

November 2019 VIEW PRESENTATION

Implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples in Canada

June 2019 Download File

Determining the Proper Rights Holder in a Dispute

December 12, 2017 Download File

The Regulator's Duty of Fairness in Mining Development - Mining Law 2017, CLE BC, Vancouver, British Columbia

October 12, 2017 Download File

AME's The Gathering Place Legal Issues Panel

January 2017 VIEW PRESENTATION

Working Together and Moving Forward Post Tsilhqot'in Panel Speaker - Minerals North Conference, Smithers, BC

May 2016

State of the (Oil) Nation: What's in the Pipeline?

February 18, 2016

Watch your step...archaeology and project development in BC Seminar hosted by McMillan and Stantec

September 16, 2015 Download File

Indigenous Rights and Mineral Development: Challenges and Opportunities - Canadian Perspective

July 17, 2015

Aboriginal Engagement: The Current Context from a Legal Perspective

January 27, 2015

The Tsilhqot'in Decision - What is Next? CLEBC Mining Law 2014

November 5, 2014

Tsilhqot'in v. B.C. - What does it mean for the resource sector? McMillan Seminar, Vancouver, BC

July 16, 2014

Key Aspects of Pipeline Development: Regulatory Process and Structuring of the Contracts

May 10, 2014

Indigenous and environmental issues

May 7, 2014

How do we improve certainty in the IA review process? Theme forum presentation at the International Association for Impact Assessment 34th Annual Conference in Viña del Mar, Chile

April 8, 2014

Environmental litigation regarding impact assessment Chair, paper presentation at the International Association for Impact Assessment 34th Annual Conference in Viña del Mar, Chile

April 8, 2014

Streamlining EIAs and the approval process: How far do we go? 33rd Annual Conference of the International Association for Impact Assessment, Calgary, Alberta

May 13, 2013

Aboriginal Law - Consultation and Other Emerging Issues Lexpert Events, Calgary, Alberta

November 8, 2012

Reconciling the duty to consult with other law Aboriginal Law - Consultation and Other Emerging Issues, Toronto, Ontario

November 2012

Administrative Law Practice Manual, Chapter 2 – Administrative Law Decision Makers

June 20, 2012

BC Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting

May 26, 2012

2012 Environmental, Energy and Resources Law Summit

April 26, 2012

Advanced Administrative Law 2012

April 25, 2012

Aboriginal Consultation and Accommodation speaker, Robin Junger - Environmental Law Forum, Cambridge, Ontario

January 2012

Environmental Assessment of Major Projects in British Columbia presenter, Robin Junger - McMillan LLP Continuing Professional Development Seminar, Vancouver

November 2011 Download File

Clean Energy and Innovation in North America Canadian and America Business Council 16th Annual Policy Forum and Business Achievement Award Luncheon, Vancouver

November 2010

Special Address: British Columbia's New Policy for Development of New Renewable & Green Energy Sources Law Seminars International Canada/U.S. Energy Transactions Conference, Vancouver

August 2010

Promoting Clean Energy Partnerships in the Western Interconnection

August 2010

Provincial Government Approaches to Environmental Assessment (Canada) Forum of Federations Environmental Assessment in Federations Conference, Ottawa

September 2009

Legislative Responses to Administrative Law Developments Osgoode Hall Law School Professional Development, The 3rd Annual National Forum Administrative Law and Practice

September 2007

Past sessional instructor, Private International Law and Public International Law, University of Victoria, Faculty of Law

News

Media Mentions

“Five years on, B.C.’s DRIPA sits in legal and political crosshairs,” by Nelson Bennet, BIV (October 1, 2024)
“Chilcotin adventure tourism operators seek compensation,” by Nelson Bennett, BIV (July 15, 2024)
“Is BC’s Haida agreement another ‘legal morass’ for mining?” by Henry Lazenby, The Northern Miner (July 4, 2024)
“Overlapping First Nations claims complicate big move on treaty in northwestern B.C.,” by Simon Little, Global News (June 24, 2024)
“Haida agreement marks seismic shift in B.C. reconciliation efforts,” by Nelson Bennett, BIV (May 14, 2024)
“B.C. not moving forward with Land Act amendments,” Global News (February 22, 2024)
“Robin Junger Discusses BC’s proposed changes to the Land Act,” Michael Campbell’s MoneyTalks Podcast (February 10, 2024)
“Land Act amendments take AME by surprise,” by Nelson Bennett, BIV – Business Intelligence for B.C. (January 31, 2024)
“Western Canada: A closer look at B.C.’s plan to change the way land-use decisions are made,” by Wendy Cox and Mark Iype, The Globe and Mail (January 31, 2024)
“BC Land Act changes, One full year of drug decriminalization, & Exorbitant private parking tickets!,” The Mike Smyth Show Podcast, Global News (January 31, 2024)
“BC government proposing a potentially major overhaul to the Land Act!,” The Jill Bennett Show Podcast, Global News (January 30, 2024)
“B.C. seeks to amend the Land Act,” video interview, Global News (January 30, 2024)
“Debate intensifies over plan to share B.C. Crown land decisions with Indigenous representatives,” by Martin MacMahon, CTV News Vancouver (January 29, 2024)
“B.C. prepares legislation to share decision-making power with Indigenous groups over public lands,” by Justine Hunter, The Globe and Mail (January 29, 2024)
“B.C. NDP quietly consult on sweeping changes to managing public lands,” by Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun (January 26, 2024)
“Chiefs of Ontario call for 1-year pause on staking mining claims in the province“, by Aya Dufour, Jonathan Migneault, CBC News (January 26, 2023)
“Ottawa’s interim plan to regulate large resource projects causing confusion for Ring of Fire stakeholders,” by Niall McGee, Globe and Mail (October 27, 2023)
“Canada Court Ruling on Key Environmental Law Risks Deterring Investments,” Reuters (October 19, 2023)
“Top 10 Influential Environmental Lawyers Revolutionizing Canada’s Legal Landscape,” Business Today News (July 10, 2023)
“B.C.’s proposed UNDRIP action plan may cause potential cross-border issues, lawyers say,” Canadian Lawyer Magazine (June 22, 2021)
“Benefits agreement or influence peddling?,” Business in Vancouver (June 18, 2021)
“Vaughn Palmer: B.C.’s UNDRIP plan requires much broader consultation,” by Vaughn Palmer (June 15, 2021)
“Resolving title issue doesn’t fix pipeline problem,” Business in Vancouver (March 11, 2020)
“Unpacking UNDRIP“, Business in Vancouver (January 21, 2020)
“UN committee’s call for halt to pipeline projects is ‘condescending’: former First Nation chief“, JWN Energy (January 15, 2020)
“UN pouring fuel on B.C. gas pipeline fire, critics say“, Business in Vancouver (January 13, 2020)
“Robin Junger: B.C.’s new UNDRIP act — more questions than answers“, Vancouver Sun (December 15, 2019)
“B.C. mulls potential promise and pitfalls of UNDRIP“, Business in Vancouver (December 10, 2019)
“LNG projects: Slow but not dead“, CBA/ABC National (May 14, 2019)
“Reference case on Trans Mountain pipeline wraps up“, Business in Vancouver (March 22, 2019)
“Bill C-69 won’t guarantee consensus on project decisions: Lawyer“, BNN Bloomberg (January 11, 2019)
“Supreme Court less likely to intervene on Indigenous consultations going forward: Lawyer“, BNN Bloomberg, (October 11, 2018)
“Ottawa not appealing court decision on Trans Mountain ‘a prudent move’: Lawyer“, BNN Bloomberg, (October 3, 2018)
“Alberta premier encourages B.C. to move forward with Trans Mountain pipeline“, Vancouver Courier, (September 17, 2019)
“Ottawa’s choices: renegotiate, appeal or expropriate,” Business in Vancouver, (September 11, 2018)
“You now own a pipeline – here’s what you need to know about it,” Business in Vancouver, (June 5, 2018)
“First Nations court challenges continue to hang over $7.4-billion Trans Mountain pipeline expansion,” Vancouver Sun, (April 19, 2018)
“Here is how Trudeau can get B.C. to back down on Trans Mountain,” National Post, April 10, 2018
“Emergencies Act? Calling In Troops? What Trudeau Could (Theoretically) Do To Push Kinder Morgan Pipeline Forward,” Huffpost, (April 10, 2018)
“Aboriginal/Environmental Law”, Chambers Global 2018, (March 14, 2018)
“Can B.C. really stop the Trans Mountain pipeline, and how can the federal government make sure it is built?,” National Post, (February 7, 2018)
“New oil spill regulations nothing more than an announcement: McMillan lawyer,” BNN, (January 31, 2018)
“NDP has yet to put price tag on ‘defending B.C.’s interests’ in pipeline expansion fight,” Vancouver Sun, (August 14, 2017)
“Thomas Berger to lead legal challenge against Trans Mountain,” Business in Vancouver, (August 10, 2017)
“No provincial charges for Mount Polley mining disaster, but possibility of federal charges remain,” Vancouver Sun, (August 3, 2017)
“Environmentalists question laws following mine probe“, by Gordon Hoekstra, Prince George Citizen, (August 3, 2017)
“Supreme Court decisions good for development projects“, by Nelson Bennett, Business in Vancouver, (July 28, 2017)
“Musqueam’s YVR pact could be native partnership template“, by Glen Korstrom, Business in Vancouver, (July 4, 2017)
“How B.C.’s political shakeup will affect pipelines, hydro, lumber and housing“, Business News Network, (June 30, 2017)
“Three-year deadline to lay charges for Mt. Polley dam failure approaching fast“, by Gordon Hoekstra, Vancouver Sun, (June 20, 2017)
“Horgan draws bead on pipeline project with unloaded gun“, by Nelson Bennett, Business in Vancouver, (June 5, 2017)
“B.C. pipeline showdown: Will Kinder Morgan expansion get built?” by Gordon Hoekstra, The Province, (June 2, 2017)
“Rule of law needs to be respected with Trans Mountain: Former deputy energy minister” BNN (Business News Network), (May 31, 2017)
“Trudeau defends Trans Mountain as BC Greens, NDP gear up for fight” by Robert Fefe and Shawn McCarthy, The Globe and Mail, (May 30, 2017)
“Changing industry regulatory goalposts draw fire” by Nelson Bennett, Business in Vancouver, (April 4, 2017)
“Legal challenges will not prevent Kinder Morgan from moving ahead, experts say“, by Gordon Hoekstra, Vancouver Sun, (December 1, 2016)
“Trans Mountain expansion: The First Nations factor” by Nelson Bennett, Business in Vancouver, (December 1, 2016)
“A ‘duty to consult’ aboriginals is no excuse to delay project approvals” by Tim Murphy and Robin Junger, Financial Post, (November 28, 2016)
“First Nations file for judicial review of Petronas LNG” by Nelson Bennett, Business in Vancouver, (October 27, 2016)
“Hereditary chiefs demand extension of Pacific NorthWest LNG review” by Gordon Hoekstra, Ottawa Citizen, (July 26, 2016)
“Federal Appeal Court deals blow to Northern Gateway pipeline (Updated)” by Patrick Blennerhassett, Business in Vancouver, (June 30, 2016)
“First Nations demands for access payments not legal: province” by Nelson Bennett, Business in Vancouver, (June 20, 2016)
“Canada’s aboriginals tell Trudeau they can block pipelines” by Julie Gordon, Reuters, (May 20, 2016)
“B.C. orders review of Trans Mountain pipeline expansion” by Gordon Hoekstra, Vancouver Sun, (April 24, 2016)
“Competing factions claim to represent bands in multibillion-dollar B.C. gas export plant debate.” by Nelson Bennett, Business in Vancouver, (April 6, 2016)
“Tahoe Resources and Lake Shore Gold complete merger“, Lexpert Magazine, April 1, 2016)
“Mineral rights continue to clash with native land claims in B.C.” by Nelson Bennett, Business in Vancouver, (March 15, 2016)
“An uneasy duty” by Kerry Banks, Listed Magazine , (March 4, 2016)
“Trans Mountain pipeline plan enters home stretch” by Nelson Bennett, Business in Vancouver, (January 19, 2016)
“Proposed BC mines raise Alaskan concerns over transboundary watershed, tailings safety” by Jax Jacobsen, SNL Financial , (September 2, 2015)
“Courts deliver double punch to Site C dam opponents” by Nelson Bennett, Business in Vancouver, (August 28, 2015)
“Game-changing’ Aboriginal land title” by Treena Hein, Wood Business , (June 5, 2015)
“Tussle over proposed Yukon environmental review bill could spell grief for miners” by Jax Jacobsen, SNL Financial , (May 25, 2015)
“Routes of energy controversy” by Nelson Bennett, Business in Vancouver, (May 19, 2015)
“Expert says Government can move forward on resource projects if they are necessary development” by Dwight Ford, EnergeticCity.ca, (May 12, 2015)
“Discusses the role of aboriginal agreements in project development” CBC Daybreak North, (May 11, 2015)
“Expert says First Nations can’t veto Site C and other resource projects” by Dwight Ford, EnergeticCity.ca, (May 11, 2015)
Petronas LNG project doesn’t hinge on Lax Kw’alaams offer” by Nelson Bennett, Business in Vancouver, (May 7, 2015)
“What does Aboriginal title mean for mining in BC?” by Robin Junger and Brent Ryan, The Northern Miner , (July 16, 2014)
“Supreme Court clarifies provincial governance and impact of aboriginal title” by Robin Junger, Business in Vancouver, (July 14, 2014)
“Why the Supreme Court’s Tsilhqot’in land title decision is no game changer” by Robin Junger, Financial Post ( reprinted in the Republic of Mining ), (July 10, 2014)
“Miners should be at ease with recent aboriginal court rulings” by Robert Simpson, PR Associates, (November 20, 2014)
“Premier’s positive spin can’t shake concerns about Tsilhqot’in title decision” by Vaughn Palmer, The Vancouver Sun, (July 18, 2014)
“First Nations Title” CBC Early Edition with Rick Cluff , (July 14, 2014)
“Balance of power: Mining, energy and resources” China Business Law Journal, (October 2013)

Rankings & Recognition

Recognized by Chambers Canada (2025) as a leading lawyer in the areas of Aboriginal Law and Environmental Law
Recognized as a leading lawyer in the 2024 Lexpert Special Edition on Energy and Mining
Recognized by Best Lawyers in Canada (2025) as a leading lawyer in the areas of Aboriginal Law / Indigenous Practice, Administrative and Public Law, Energy Law, Energy Regulatory Law, and Environmental Law
Recognized in the 2024 Benchmark Litigation: Canada Guide
Recognized in the 2024 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory as a Repeatedly Recommended Lawyer in the areas of Aboriginal Law and Environmental Law
Recognized by Chambers Global (2024) as a leading lawyer in the areas of Environment and Indigenous Law
Recognized by Chambers Canada (2024) as a leading lawyer in the areas of Environmental Law and Indigenous Law
Recognized by Best Lawyers in Canada (2024) as a leading lawyer in the area of Aboriginal Law / Indigenous Practice, Administrative and Public Law, Energy Law, Energy Regulatory Law and Environmental Law
Recognized in the 2023 Lexpert Special Edition on Canada’s Leading Energy Lawyers
Recognized in the 2023 Benchmark Litigation: Canada Guide as a Litigation Star
Recognized in the 2023 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory as a Consistently Recommended Lawyer in the areas of Environmental Law and a Repeatedly Recommended Lawyer in the area of Indigenous Law
Recognized by Chambers Global (2023) as a leading lawyer in the area of Environmental Law
Recognized by Chambers Canada (2023) as a leading lawyer in the areas of Aboriginal Law and Environmental Law
Recognized by Best Lawyers in Canada (2023) as a leading lawyer in the areas of Aboriginal Law; Administrative and Public Law; Energy Law; Energy Regulatory Law and Environmental Law
Recognized in the 2022 Benchmark Litigation: Canada Guide as a Litigation Star
Recognized in the 2022 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory as a Consistently Recommended Lawyer in the areas of Environmental Law and Indigenous Law
Recognized by Chambers Global (2022) as a leading lawyer in the areas of Aboriginal Law and Environmental Law
Recognized by Best Lawyers in Canada (2022) as a leading lawyer in the areas of Aboriginal Law; Administrative and Public Law; Energy Law; Energy Regulatory Law and Environmental Law
Recognized by Chambers Canada (2022) as a leading lawyer in the areas of Aboriginal Law and Environmental Law
Recognized in the 2021 Lexpert Special Edition on Canada’s Leading Energy Lawyers as a Leading Energy Lawyer
Recognized in the 2021 Benchmark Litigation: Canada Guide as a Litigation Star
Recognized in the 2021 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory as a Consistently Recommended Lawyer in the areas of Environmental Law and Indigenous Law
Recognized by Chambers Global (2021) as a leading lawyer in the areas of Aboriginal Law and Environmental Law
Recognized by the Best Lawyers in Canada (2021) as a leading lawyer in the areas of Aboriginal Law and Environmental Law
Recognized by Chambers Canada (2021) as a leading lawyers in the areas of Aboriginal Law and Environmental Law
Recognized in the 2020 Lexpert Special Edition on Canada’s Leading Infrastructure Lawyers as a Leading Infrastructure Lawyer
Recognized in the 2020 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory as a Repeatedly Recommended lawyer in the area of Indigenous Law and a Consistently Recommended lawyer in the area of Environmental Law
Recognized by Chambers Global (2020) as a leading lawyer in the areas of Aboriginal Law and Environmental Law
Recognized in the 2019 Lexpert/ROB Infrastructure – Special Edition as one of Canada’s Leading Infrastructure lawyers
Recognized by Chambers Canada (2020) as a leading lawyer in the areas of Aboriginal Law and Environmental Law
Recognized in the 2019 Lexpert/ROB Energy – Special Edition as one of Canada’s Leading Energy lawyers
Recognized by Best Lawyers in Canada (2020) as a leading lawyer in the areas of Aboriginal Law and Environmental Law
Recognized in the 2019 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory as a Repeatedly Recommended lawyer in the areas of Environmental Law and Indigenous Law
Recognized by Chambers Global 2019 as a leading lawyer in the areas of Aboriginal Law and Environmental Law
Recognized by Chambers Canada 2019 as a leader in Aboriginal Law and Environment Law
Recognized in the 2018 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory as a Repeatedly Recommended lawyer in the areas of Environmental Law and Indigenous Law
Recognized in the Lexpert Report on Business 2018 – Special Edition, as one of Canada’s leading Energy lawyers
Recognized in Best Lawyers in Canada (2019) as a leading lawyer in the areas of both Environmental and Aboriginal Law
Recognized in Chambers Global 2018 as a leading lawyer in the areas of both Environmental and Aboriginal Law
Recognized in Chambers Canada 2018 as a leading lawyer in the areas of both Environmental and Aboriginal Law
Recognized in Best Lawyers in Canada 2018 as a leading lawyer in the areas of both Environmental and Aboriginal Law
Repeatedly recommended, Environmental and Aboriginal Law, in the 2017 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory
Recognized by Chambers Global 2017 as a leading lawyer in Environmental and Aboriginal Law
Recognized by Chambers Canada 2017 as a leading lawyer in the areas of Aboriginal Law – Canada and Environment – Canada
Recognized by Lexpert in the Special Edition – Leading Canadian Lawyers in Global Mining 2016/17
Recognized by Lexpert in the Special Edition Report on Canada’s Leading Energy Lawyers 2016
Recognized by Chambers Global 2016 as a leading lawyer in Environmental and Aboriginal Law
Listed in the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory 2016 as a leading practitioner in the areas of Aboriginal and Environmental Law
Recognized by Lexpert in the Report on Business Magazine 2016 as a “Leading Energy Lawyer”
Recognized in Lexpert’s Special Edition on Canada’s Leading Infrastructure Lawyers 2016
Recognized as Lexpert Ranked Lawyers in 2015
Recognized as a leading lawyer in the 2015/16 Lexpert Special Edition on Global Mining
Harvard Law School Addison Brown Prize (private international law)
Law Society of British Columbia Graduate Scholarship
Law Foundation of British Columbia Graduate Fellowship

Directorships & Affiliations

Vancouver Bar Association
Canadian Bar Association
Member – British Columbia roster of panelists for the British Columbia-Alberta Trade, Investment and Labour Mobility Agreement, the New West Partnership Trade Agreement and the Agreement on Internal Trade
Board Member and Executive Committee Member – Association for Mineral Exploration British Columbia
Member, Policy Review Committee, BC Chamber of Commerce
Member, British Columbia roster for the Bid Protest Mechanism arbiter

Education & Admissions

2004

Called to the Yukon Territory bar

1994

Called to the British Columbia bar

1993

LLMHarvard University

1992

BAUniversity of Calgary

1991

JD University of British Columbia

Publications

The silence is deafening — Where is British Columbia going with mineral tenure reform following the Gitxaala decision?” Canadian Mining Journal, co-authored with Sasa Jarvis, Cory Kent and Joan Young (March 2, 2024)
“Distributing securities to Canadian First Nations and the need to modernize NI45-106.” co-authored with Andrew Spencer, Cory Kent and Sasa Jarvis (August 24, 2023)
“B.C.’s new UNDRIP act — more questions than answers“, Vancouver Sun (December 2019)
“Supreme Court Law Review, 2nd Series, Volume 83” Third Party Rights in the Context of Aboriginal Consultation and Negotiations (May 2018)
“A ‘duty to consult’ aboriginals is no excuse to delay project approvals“, Financial Post (November 2016)
“Aboriginal Title and Mining in Canada – More Questions than Answers“, Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Institute (2015)
“Canada: First Nation Challenge Based On Spiritual Interests Rejected In Jumbo Case“, Mondaq (April 16, 2014)
“Case Law Update 2012-2013: Duty to Consult”, Continuing Legal Education Society of British Columbia, Aboriginal Law Conference – 2013 (October 2013)
“Sustainability report: Will B.C.’s major projects be decided in a courtroom?”, Business In Vancouver (July 9, 2013)
“Minerals and Mining – Canada Chapter“, Globe Law and Business (May 2012)
“BC Administrative Law Practice Manual, Chapter 2 – Administrative Law Decision Makers”, BC Continuing Legal Education Society (May 2012)
“Administrative Law Remedies in the Aboriginal Law Context”, Canadian Journal of Administrative Law Practice, Vol. 25, No. 1 (March 2012)
“Improving the environmental assessment process”, The Vancouver Sun (February 2012)
“Mining – Recent Developments of Importance”, The 2012 Lexpert/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada – 14th Edition (January 2012)
“Cumulative Effects”, Canadian Aboriginal Law 2011 Conference, Pacific Business Law Institute (November 2011)
“Administrative Law Remedies in the Aboriginal Law Context“, Continuing Legal Education Society of BC, 2011 Administrative Law Conference (October 2011)
“Judicial Consideration of the Administrative Tribunals Act”, Continuing Legal Education Society of BC, Administrative Law Conference (October 2010)
“Judicial Consideration of the Administrative Tribunals Act”, Continuing Legal Education Society of BC, Administrative Law Conference (October 2008)
“British Columbia’s Experience with the Administrative Tribunals Act” (2006)
“Judicial Consideration of the Administrative Tribunals Act”, Continuing Legal Education Society of BC, Administrative Law Conference (October 2006)
“Judicial Oversight of Voluntary Organizations”, Continuing Legal Education Society of BC, Administrative Law Conference (2004)
“British Columbia’s New Drinking Water Protection Act”, The Advocate, Vol. 62, Part 1, page 25 (January 2004)
“Authorization of Waste Discharge” Waste Management Act Review Discussion Paper #1 Prepared for the Ministry of Water, Land and Air Protection (September 2002)
“Developments in International Law”, Annual Review of Law & Practice The Continuing Legal Education Society of British Columbia, 1996, 1997 and 1998 editions (1998)
“Case Comment: Tolofson v. Jensen”, Manitoba L.J., Vol. 23, Nos. 1 & 2, 689 (1995)
“A Proposed Choice of Law Methodology for Tort in Canada: Comparative Evaluation of British and American Approaches”, 26 Ottawa Law Review 75 (1994)
34 Harvard International Law Journal 288 reviewing “Blaine Sloane, United Nations General Assembly Resolutions In Our Changing World”, 1991 (1992)

Insights (17 Posts)View More

More Than Meets the Eye: The Legal Implications of British Columbia’s Agreement to Recognize Aboriginal Title Over Haida Gwaii

An analysis of legal implications related to the BC Government's agreement with the Haida Nation to recognize Aboriginal title over Haida Gwaii.

Apr 23, 2024

The Latest Risk to the BC Natural Resource Sector: Government Uses Little Known Law to Freeze Mining Rights Unless First Nations Consent

BC's government has issued unprecedented orders, to prohibit mining activity in certain areas, unless First Nations consent.

Mar 11, 2024

BC Government Consulting on New Law to Give Indigenous Groups Control over Crown Land Decisions

The Government of BC is seeking to amend the Land Act to provide decision making power over Crown land to Indigenous groups.

Jan 24, 2024

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.

Aug 22, 2023

Clear as Mud: The Legal Implications of Land Use Planning in Yukon

A January 31, 2023 decision of the Yukon Supreme Court has raised serious questions about how permitting decisions will be affected.

Feb 13, 2023

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.

Details

Wednesday, November 9, 2022

Are First Nation Shared Decision-Making and Collaboration Agreements Being Used Illegally?

What do non-treaty agreements mean for people or companies that may be affected by them.

Aug 9, 2022

Will BC’s UNDRIP action plan create compliance challenges under the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, the UK Bribery Act or the Criminal Code of Canada?

Will BC’s UNDRIP action plan create compliance challenges under the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, the UK Bribery Act Criminal Code of Canada?

Jun 15, 2021

Court of Appeal Holds Duty to Consult Does Not Apply to Statutory Interpretation

Jan 6, 2020

Sacred places and the duty to consult: SCC confirms governments must balance Aboriginal and Non-Aboriginal Interests

Nov 7, 2017

Duty to Consult does not Apply to all Aboriginal Concerns

Apr 17, 2017

An update on aboriginal law and best practices for the C-suite

The session will focus on practical issues and questions commonly faced by senior managers and executives in the development, sale, acquisition and financing of major projects.

Details

February 2, 2017 - 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM

A Thunderbolt Decision on Métis Rights:Daniels v Canada (Indian Affairs and Northern Development)[1]

A Thunderbolt Decision on Métis Rights: Daniels v Canada (Indian Affairs and Northern Development)1

Apr 28, 2016

Equivalency Agreements, Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation – Implications of Coastal First Nations v. British Columbia (Environment)

Jan 20, 2016

Lexpert Seminar Toronto – Managing Regulatory Risks: Compliance, Inspections and Investigations

Our expert faculty will provide their "lessons learned" and best practices for general counsel, in-house lawyers, compliance and risk management professionals dealing with these everyday challenges.

Details

December 2, 2015 - 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

What do the Recent Site C Decisions Mean for Major Projects in British Columbia?

Sep 30, 2015

Knock, Knock: Responding to Search Warrants and Inspections in the Environmental Law Context

Feb 22, 2015

Deals & Cases (5 Posts)

McMillan Represents Gibraltar Mines Ltd. in Victory Before the Environmental Appeal Board

McMillan represented Gibraltar Mines Ltd. the second-largest copper mine in Canada and a wholly owned subsidiary of Taseko Mines Ltd., in a significant victory before the Environmental Appeal Board involving the Tsilhqot’in Nation Government and the Director, Environmental Management Act.

Dec 12, 2023

Robin M. Junger*

Expertise

Industries

Practices

Representative Matters

Speaking Engagements

Working Together and Moving Forward Post Tsilhqot'in Panel Speaker - Minerals North Conference, Smithers, BC

State of the (Oil) Nation: What's in the Pipeline?

Indigenous Rights and Mineral Development: Challenges and Opportunities - Canadian Perspective

Aboriginal Engagement: The Current Context from a Legal Perspective

The Tsilhqot'in Decision - What is Next? CLEBC Mining Law 2014

Tsilhqot'in v. B.C. - What does it mean for the resource sector? McMillan Seminar, Vancouver, BC

Key Aspects of Pipeline Development: Regulatory Process and Structuring of the Contracts

Indigenous and environmental issues

How do we improve certainty in the IA review process? Theme forum presentation at the International Association for Impact Assessment 34th Annual Conference in Viña del Mar, Chile

Environmental litigation regarding impact assessment Chair, paper presentation at the International Association for Impact Assessment 34th Annual Conference in Viña del Mar, Chile

Streamlining EIAs and the approval process: How far do we go? 33rd Annual Conference of the International Association for Impact Assessment, Calgary, Alberta

Aboriginal Law - Consultation and Other Emerging Issues Lexpert Events, Calgary, Alberta

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Administrative Law Practice Manual, Chapter 2 – Administrative Law Decision Makers

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Promoting Clean Energy Partnerships in the Western Interconnection

Provincial Government Approaches to Environmental Assessment (Canada) Forum of Federations Environmental Assessment in Federations Conference, Ottawa

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