ArticleCase Law Summaries – TaxThis case involved an appeal from a Superior Court decision on the interpretation of a provision of Québec's Taxation Act.CanadaTaxMcCarthy Tétrault
ArticleDigging Deep: Mining Finance And BlockchainHistorically, the mining industry has relied on traditional institutions such as banks and capital markets for financing needs.CanadaTechnologyMiller Thomson
ArticleCanada and India Broaden Mining Partnership in Anticipation of Major Changes to Indian Mining LegislationRecent memoranda of understanding (MOUs) between Canada and India should facilitate greater access for Canadian companies to investment and other opportunities in India’s mining sector. CanadaEnergy and Natural ResourcesTorys
ArticleCanada and India Broaden Mining Partnership in Anticipation of Major Changes to Indian Mining LegislationRecent memoranda of understanding (MOUs) between Canada and India should facilitate greater access for Canadian companies to investment and other opportunities in India’s mining sector. CanadaEnergy and Natural ResourcesTorys
ArticleCanadian Government To Withdraw Support From Canadian Resource Companies That Do Not Cooperate With Canada’s CSR Dispute Resolution ProcessesThe stated objective is to strengthen Canada’s leadership and earned reputation for excellence in CSR. CanadaEnergy and Natural ResourcesTorys
ArticleCOVID-19 : Le secteur minier se concentre sur la stabilisationLe secteur minier a été durement frappé par la COVID-19 comme tous les autres secteurs. Il y a une lueur au bout du tunnel, mais il est difficile de mesurer la longueur du tunnel...CanadaEnergy and Natural ResourcesStikeman Elliott LLP
ArticleEnviro West Inc. v. Copper Mountain Mining Corporation, 2012 BCCA 23, And Enviro West Inc. v. Copper Mountain Mining Corporation, 2012 BCSC 687A discussion on two decisions which involve the consideration of a claim for contributory negligence by a handler of hazardous waste shipped from a mine in southern British Columbia owned by Copper Mountain Mining Corporation. CanadaEnergy and Natural ResourcesMcCarthy Tétrault
ArticleKeephills Aggregate Company Limited v. Riverview Properties Inc., 2011 ABCA 101This decision of the Alberta Court of Appeal provides an example of a court implying terms into a contract in order to reflect relevant business practices and business efficacy. CanadaEnergy and Natural ResourcesMcCarthy Tétrault
ArticlePlan Nord 2.0On April 7, 2015, Premier Philippe Couillard and Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Pierre Arcand unveiled The Plan Nord toward 2035, 2015-2020 Action Plan.CanadaEnergy and Natural ResourcesStikeman Elliott LLP
ArticlePlan Nord, Take TwoOn April 8, 2015, the Québec government released its Plan Nord toward 2035, 2015-2020 Action Plan, a 20-year plan designed to provide main policy directions and priorities for the development of northern Québec.CanadaEnergy and Natural ResourcesDavies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP
Article"Scoping to Triggers" Approach Rejected by the Supreme Court of CanadaThe Canadian Environmental Assessment Act sets out five potential tracks for federal EA depending on the nature of a project: (i) no assessment; (ii) screening; (iii) comprehensive study; (iv) mediation; and (v) review panel.CanadaEnergy and Natural ResourcesOsler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP
Article"Scoping To Triggers" Approach Rejected By The Supreme Court Of CanadaOn January 21, 2010, the "scoping to triggers" approach employed by federal responsible authorities (RAs) under the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act (CEAA) was decisively rejected by the Supreme Court of Canada.CanadaEnvironmentOsler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP
ArticleThree Big Takeaways From The 2025 Nunavut Mining Symposium — And What They Signal About The North's FutureAt the 2025 Nunavut Mining Symposium in Iqaluit, Premier P.J. Akeeagok delivered a message to both domestic and international audiences: Nunavut is not only rich in resources...CanadaGovernment, Public SectorGowling WLG
ArticleA Railway Is Not A Mine: Ontario Court Of Appeal Rules On Surface Rights In Unpatented Mining ClaimsAt the heart of the dispute between the parties was the desire by each to build a transportation link to chromite deposits in the "Ring of Fire" in northern OntarioCanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationBlake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
ArticleCase Law Summaries - Class ActionsIn this decision, the Court of Appeal of Québec upheld a Superior Court judge's ruling allowing Canadian Malartic Mine's representatives to meet with class members to present them with individual out-of-court...CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationMcCarthy Tétrault
Article2012 Mining Report British Columbia Securities CommissionThe BC Securities Commission has recently issued a report with respect to disclosure and interpretive issues under National Instrument 43 101. CanadaCorporate/Commercial LawDentons Canada LLP
ArticleB.C. Securities Commission Takes Hybrid Approach To Cease Trading Augusta's Rights PlanThe British Columbia Securities Commission allowed the shareholder rights plan of Augusta Resource Corporation to remain in effect for at least 156 days.CanadaCorporate/Commercial LawDavies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP
ArticleBCSC Releases 2012 Mining ReportOn January 24, 2013, the British Columbia Securities Commission released its 2012 Mining Report. CanadaCorporate/Commercial LawDentons Canada LLP
ArticleCanadian Mining M&A In Q1 2015The M&A results and in and they are decidedly mixed in respect of the Canadian mining industry for Q1 2015. CanadaCorporate/Commercial LawNorton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP