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The Discussion Paper has also limited the broad public policy role of the EA Reviewing Authority, which was put forward by the Expert Panel over economic, social and health impacts.

On November 5, Canadian Natural Resources Minister Greg Rickford and Mr. Hirobumi Kawano, the President of the Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation (JOGMEC) signed a memorandum of cooperation regarding the advancement of unconventional oil and gas technologies.

Recently, we noted that Environment Minister Glen Murray’s mandate letter includes no reference to a new anti-SLAPP (Strategic Lawsuit against Public Participation) law:

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rules require companies to disclose impacts or risks that are material to their business.

The Provincial Policy Statement 2014 (the "2014 PPS") was issued under section 3 of the Planning Act and replaces the Provincial Policy Statement 2005 (the "2005 PPS").

At a time when the mining and manufacture of asbestos has been virtually eradicated from the developed world, the plan to continue mining and exporting chrysotile asbestos from the Jeffrey Mine in Québec has been a continuing source of friction.

Environmental incidents require a fast and coordinated response. Partner Craig Alcock explains how BD&P supports clients by identifying the cause of an incident, managing communication with regulatory authorities...

For an interesting take on the Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline, and the likely impact of the British Columbia government’s public rejection of the proposal, check out the excellent US environmental news program, Living on Earth.

There has been an increased focus on environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues in Canada and abroad. Corporate Canada and government organizations face growing...

Over the years, mining companies have had to address environmental and social concerns in addition to overcoming instability and adversity in a volatile commodities market.

The Alberta Court of Appeal has denied leave to appeal the Jackpine mine expansion Joint Review Panel’s finding that it lacks jurisdiction to decide whether the federal and provincial governments have discharged their constitutional obligations to consult with aboriginal groups.

On August 15, 2018, the Provincial Court of Alberta ordered the electrical utility, FortisAlberta, to pay a $300,000.00 fine for failing to report an oil spill in a timely manner.

On June 21, 2019, Bill C-69, which includes the Impact Assessment Act ("IAA"), new federal legislation governing environmental assessments at the federal level

As reported in a previous blog post, in late 2018 the Ontario government released the Environment Plan: Preserving and Protecting our Environment for Future Generations.

The Montreal Climate Exchange recently announced that, subject to regulatory approval, on May 30, 2008 it plans to launch trading of its first environmental product, namely futures contracts on Canada carbon dioxide equivalent units.

Some federal Conservatives are reportedly interested in finding "red tape obstacles to a green economy".

The Ministries of Environment and Natural Resources continue to elaborate their rules for renewable energy approvals, for wind, solar and biomass projects.