Osler’s Regulatory, Indigenous and Environmental Group possesses extensive knowledge and decades of accumulated experience advising clients on a broad range of issues. Relying on their own individual skills and drawing on each other’s expertise and experience, the team’s lawyers provide clients with thorough, comprehensive and seamless assistance.
Working as an integrated group across the country, Osler’s Regulatory, Indigenous and Environmental lawyers advise clients on their energy, natural resource and infrastructure matters including:
- Mining
- Pipelines
- Electricity generation and transmission
- Renewables Hydrogen facilities
- CCUS infrastructure
- Offshore drilling
- Conventional oil and gas operations
- Liquefied natural gas
- Oil Sands
- Gas gathering and storage facilities
- Refineries and upgraders
- Agri-food facilities
- Forestry
- Contaminated sites
- Nuclear
- Chemical Plants
- Rail, transportation and port facilities
As environmental issues continue to be at the forefront of public and political discussion, there are increasing regulatory, civil and reputational risks and liabilities relating to projects, facilities and operations, as well as potential penalties for environmental offences in Canada. Governments at both the Federal and Provincial levels have increased their focus on environmental enforcement and are seeking stiff penalties for individuals and corporations that allegedly break environmental laws. Should you need assistance in this area the group can also help with:
- Environmental litigation and dispute resolution
- Responding to environmental incidents, regulatory inspections and investigations
- Conducting internal investigations into potential environmental non-compliances
- Environmental enforcement and defence of prosecutions
Areas of Focus
Key Contacts
Co-Chair
Sander Duncanson
Partner, Regulatory, Indigenous and Environmental, Calgary
Co-Chair
Richard J. King
Partner, Regulatory, Indigenous and Environmental, Toronto
Co-Chair
Deirdre A. Sheehan
Partner, Regulatory, Indigenous and Environmental, Calgary
Shawn Denstedt, KC
Chair Emeritus, Calgary
Jennifer Fairfax
Partner, Litigation; Regulatory, Indigenous and Environmental, Toronto
Co-Chair
Partner, Regulatory, Indigenous and Environmental, Calgary
Co-Chair
Partner, Regulatory, Indigenous and Environmental, Toronto
Co-Chair
Partner, Regulatory, Indigenous and Environmental, Calgary
Chair Emeritus, Calgary
Partner, Litigation; Regulatory, Indigenous and Environmental, Toronto
Latest Insights
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Osler Update Jul 30, 2024
Grassy Narrows brings the battle over mining claims and the duty to consult to Ontario
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Osler Update Jul 18, 2024
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Osler Update Jun 27, 2024
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Osler Update Jun 10, 2024
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Osler News Sep 10, 2024
26 Osler lawyers featured in the Lexpert Special Edition: Energy 2024
Osler has once again been featured in the Lexpert Special Edition: Energy 2024 with 26 lawyers recognized — an increase from 22 last year. This...
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Osler News Mar 12, 2024
Brad Gilmour joins Osler’s Regulatory, Indigenous and Environmental group as a partner
Brad specializes in complex regulatory and environmental approvals for some of Canada’s largest and most important projects, advising clients...
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Media Mentions Nov 21, 2023
Stay in your lane: breaking down the Supreme Court of Canada’s Bill C-69 ruling and what it means for Canada – The Brief
In a recent episode of The Brief podcast, Sean Sutherland, partner in Osler’s National Litigation Group, offers expert commentary and insight into...
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Media Mentions Oct 13, 2023
Two conversations: Ottawa’s Impact Assessment Act (Formerly Bill C-69) and The Pembina Institute – ARC Energy Ideas Podcast
Sander Duncanson, Co-Chair of Osler’s Regulatory, Indigenous and Environmental practice appeared on the ARC Energy Ideas Podcast for a conversation...
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