Natural Resources
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October 04, 2024
Bill 23 continues to shape Ontario’s land use planning: Latest updates, other changes
In the last month, the new Provincial Planning Statement, 2024 has been widely discussed, along with other significant planning initiatives, including the rollout of changes introduced by Bill 23. Bill 23 brought substantial changes to Ontario’s land use planning regime, aimed at addressing the housing crisis by increasing housing supply and incentivizing the construction of 1.5 million homes over the next 10 years.
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October 02, 2024
Feds announce new environmental framework to target pollution, hazardous substances
The federal government has announced a framework to protect the right to a healthy environment, done through modernization and administration of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA). It is the first time that the right to a healthy environment will specifically be recognized under the Act.
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October 01, 2024
Feds release final list of Chinese steel and aluminum products to be taxed
Canada has announced the final list of Chinese-made steel and aluminum products that will be subject to a 25 per cent surtax and Chinese-made electric vehicles (EVs) subject to a 100 per cent tariff. The EV tariffs are enforced starting Oct. 1.
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October 01, 2024
Alberta’s top court upholds ruling that Shell owns contaminated well under 1991 agreement
The Alberta Court of Appeal has upheld a ruling that an abandoned oil and gas well that was later found to be contaminated was acquired by Shell in 1991.
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October 01, 2024
Canada ‘not in a good place’ no matter who wins U.S. election, trade expert says
Although it is nearly impossible to tell whether Donald Trump or Kamala Harris will end up occupying the White House after this November’s U.S. presidential election, one thing is likely a certainty — conflict between Canada and its neighbour to the south over trade and economic issues.
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October 01, 2024
Sword in the stone: Demystifying the concept of ‘use’ in patent infringement dispute
The recent ruling by the Federal Court of Appeal in Steelhead LNG (ASLNG) Ltd. v. Arc Resources Ltd., (2024 FCA 67), navigates through the complexities surrounding patent infringement claims. Much like the legendary challenge of drawing the sword from the stone, this case meticulously unpacks the scope and concept of “use” in the context of infringement under s. 42 of the Patent Act.
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September 27, 2024
Supreme Court rejects leave to appeal three decisions touching tax, labour and human rights
The Supreme Court of Canada this week effectively upheld lower court decisions in three significant business cases, dismissing leave to appeal rulings from the Federal Court of Appeal and courts of appeal in Nova Scotia and Saskatchewan.
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September 27, 2024
Competition Commissioner: Expect more, faster enforcement and stronger remedies
Bolstered by recent amendments to the Competition Act, the Competition Bureau will increase its enforcement activities, taking faster, more people-focused action and seeking stronger remedies, Competition Commissioner Matthew Boswell said on Sept. 26.
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September 27, 2024
Federal Court offers bar, litigants expedited ‘no-hearing’ judicial review for study permit refusals
In an effort to speed up the judicial review of hundreds of study permit refusals as the Federal Court also contends with thousands of other immigration cases, the national trial court is offering parties who opt into a new pilot project a “simplified” no-hearing, in-writing-only procedure where judges will simultaneously decide a JR leave application and the JR’s merits, and do so within five months rather than the 14 to 18 months usually required for a final decision under the general procedure.
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September 27, 2024
Understanding the right to refuse unsafe work for Canadian employers
As a Canadian employer, ensuring a safe and healthy work environment is not just a moral obligation but also a legal requirement. The right to refuse unsafe work is an essential aspect of workplace safety under the Occupational Health and Safety Act across Canada. This regulation empowers employees to stop working if they believe their safety or the safety of others is at risk.