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B.C. Introduces New Environmental Assessment Legislation
The British Columbia government has introduced legislation to modernize the environmental assessment (“EA”) of major resource projects. If passed, it would be the first legislation in B.C. to directly support the implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People (“UNDRIP”) and to recognize the inherent jurisdiction of Indigenous nations. How Did This…
Read MoreMaking Sense of MBNs: The Who, What, When, and How of Canada’s New Mandatory Breach Notification Requirements
The Breach of Security Safeguards Regulations (“BSSR”), issued under the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (Canada) (“PIPEDA“), come into force November 1, 2018, including the new mandatory breach notification (“MBN”) requirements. Hefty fines, federalism, and boring, unreadable legislation and regulations abound! Don’t worry, we’re here to help you out. If your private-sector organization…
Read MoreMT+Co. Recognized in Chambers Canada 2019®
Chambers Canada has released its annual rankings of Canadian law firms and lawyers for 2019. This year, our firm and three of our lawyers were recognized for their expertise. MT+Co. Recognized as a Leading Law Firm MT+Co. has been recognized as a leading Canadian law firm in the area of Aboriginal law. According to Chambers: What the…
Read MoreFlawed Trans Mountain EA Equals Flawed Approval
We recently commented on one of the two key bases for the Federal Court of Appeal’s ruling last week that quashed the Federal Government’s approval of the Trans Mountain Expansion Project (the “TMEX”) – specifically, Canada’s failure to meet its duty to consult Indigenous Nations. Below we discuss the other key basis for the court’s…
Read MoreMT+Co. Lawyers Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada®, Again!
We are proud to announce that three of our lawyers have been selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2019 Edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada®: Rob Miller in the areas of Aboriginal law and Natural Resources law, Jim Titerle in the area of Environmental Law, and Brian Vick in the areas of Corporate…
Read MoreIt’s a Two-Way Street: Court Finds “More was Required of Canada”
It’s a Two-Way Street: Federal Court of Appeal Finds “More was Required of Canada” in Tsleil-Waututh Nation v Canada (Attorney General), 2018 FCA 153 Overview Early yesterday, the Federal Court of Appeal (“Court”) released its decision in the highly-anticipated judicial review of Governor in Council’s (“GIC”) approval of the Trans Mountain Expansion Project (“Project”). As…
Read MoreMT+Co.’s 3 New Principals
We Pride Ourselves on Our People MT+Co. comprises a group of forward-thinking professionals who have built a new kind of law firm based on a more passionate and more personal way of practicing law. We work closely together in an office with no doors. Needless to say, our people are important to us, and we could…
Read MoreRecent RCMP Raids on Indigenous Cannabis Shops Raise Important Questions
The RCMP recently raided two cannabis dispensaries on Indigenous Nations land near Chilliwack, BC. While many have questioned the use of police resources to shut down dispensaries with the pending legalization of cannabis, there remain major questions regarding the regulation and control of the cannabis market with respect to Indigenous Nations. This is not the first…
Read MoreThe SCC’s TWU Decision Affirms Equal Access for the LGBTQ+ Community in British Columbia
FREEDOM FROM RELIGION: The TWU Decision Affirms Equal Access for the LGBTQ+ Community in British Columbia (Just in Time for Pride Month!) The refusal to approve the proposed law school means that members of the TWU religious community are not free to impose those religious beliefs on fellow law students, since they have an inequitable…
Read MoreCannabis Act Passed by Senate in Next Legalization Milestone
Cannabis Act (Bill C-45) Passes the Senate With the proposed federal Cannabis Act (Bill C-45) having passed the Senate on June 8, 2018 with dozens of recommended amendments, the federal government’s June 13 government order demonstrates the ongoing debate between the Senate and the House of Commons regarding the operation and scope of the proposed legislation. Significant…
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