Natural Resources
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October 23, 2025
Canada, Ontario invest $3B into clean energy facility
Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced that the federal government is investing $2 billion into the construction and operation of four small modular reactors (SMRs) at the Darlington New Nuclear Project (DNNP) in Bowmanville, Ont., while Ontario is investing $1 billion into the project.
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October 23, 2025
Federal Court of Appeal overturns patent ruling over claim differentiation error
The Federal Court of Appeal has partly overturned a ruling on a fracking tool patent, finding the trial judge misapplied the principle of claim differentiation by concluding that the limitations of a dependent claim must be excluded from its corresponding independent claim.
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October 23, 2025
Crunch: Making the legal case for snack foods
Potato chips and related crunchy snack foods have long held a cherished place on Canadian tables, symbolizing both comfort and indulgence. Behind the satisfying crunch of every bite lies an intricate tapestry of regulations and legal considerations. These legal factors, which influence every stage of a product’s life, from initial development to final consumption, ensure that consumers receive safe, accurately labelled and well-marketed products.
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October 22, 2025
Quebec’s divisive constitutional bill draws praise from proponents and scorn from critics
The Quebec government has tabled an extremely broad and contentious bill that would enshrine a provincial constitution and introduce sweeping legislative changes. Constitutional law experts say the legislation would dramatically change the province’s legal landscape and curb countervailing oversight on multiple fronts.
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October 21, 2025
Ontario introduces Building a More Competitive Economy Act to streamline regulatory processes
On Oct. 20, Ontario introduced the Building a More Competitive Economy Act, which would, if passed, “protect and strengthen the province’s economy by streamlining regulatory processes, championing local businesses, advancing labour mobility and increasing competitiveness.”
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October 20, 2025
Feds seek feedback from Canadians and suppliers on Buy Canadian policy
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) has announced it is going ahead with a new Buy Canadian policy that aims to ensure federal spending supports economic growth, strengthens supply chains and creates opportunities for businesses. It is now seeking feedback on the policy.
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October 20, 2025
The Major Projects Office, Bill C-5 and the limits of Indigenous ‘advisory’
Bill C-5 received royal assent in June 2025. The process was swift and not without criticism. Now, the implementation of this new legislation, the Building Canada Act, raises more questions and concerns about what is lost at the sake of expediency.
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October 17, 2025
Ontario's new mining development system aims to halve approval times
The Ontario government has officially launched a new system aimed at streamlining mining development.
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October 15, 2025
Export firm fined $125K for ignoring environmental protection compliance order
A Quebec court has imposed a $125,000 fine on an export company after it failed to comply with an environmental protection compliance order, according to a release.
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October 14, 2025
B.C. forest sector urges Ottawa to act as U.S. tariffs take effect
The British Columbia forest sector is calling on Ottawa to act urgently to ease the strain on the industry as an additional 10 per cent U.S. tariff on softwood lumber takes effect.