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As First Nations increasingly seek to exercise jurisdiction over their lands, the development and execution of legal frameworks, regulatory schemes and enforcement authorities can be complex and fraught with roadblocks.

Even once the spill is remediated and the regulator has closed its file, historic spills and discharges may impact transactions and other proceedings years later.

Once the reporting is done and emergency response underway, dealing with regulators can be the next hurdle facing counsel.

Join our panel of experts as they review regulatory reporting obligations and best practices in responding to a spill incident.

Decades of overfishing has resulted in a significant decline of our fish stocks with almost a third of the world’s assessed fisheries now under threat.

When dealing with environmental disputes, knowing when and how to engage in settlement discussions is key to ensuring your client obtains a favourable outcome in the resolution of its case.

Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) opportunities can arise at any phase of litigation and can present a more cost-effective and timely resolution strategy for clients.

The Supreme Court of Canada’s ruling earlier this year on the constitutionality of the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act was a highly publicized case having far-reaching impacts across the country.

Calling lawyers at the developing stages in their career! Join us for an inclusive and interactive event, make connections and gain insights from diverse experts in the field of environmental law.

Learn about how the courts are interpreting the leading case law in civil litigation of contaminated sites, the apportionment of liability in civil court, the impact of regulatory orders on innocent land owners and evidentiary issues that arise in contaminated site litigation.