Natural Resources
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October 15, 2024
Barrick Gold facing court battle over alleged human rights abuses at Tanzanian mine
Hearings commenced on Oct. 15 in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice relating to alleged claims that Toronto-headquartered mining company Barrick Gold Corp. (Barrick) committed human rights abuses in Tanzania. The claim was brought on behalf of 32 plaintiffs who live near company’s North Mara mine.
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October 11, 2024
Federal nuclear regulator OKs continued operation of OPG’s Pickering plant for two more years
The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) has given Ontario-government-owned Ontario Power Generation Inc. (OPG) another two years to operate a portion of the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station, one of the oldest nuclear facilities in the world.
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October 11, 2024
Motion to set aside FCA judgment relating to Impact Assessment Act dismissed
The Federal Court of Appeal has dismissed a motion to set aside an order from the same court due to the deemed unconstitutionality of the Impact Assessment Act.
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October 11, 2024
Ottawa introduces legislation to create commissioner for modern treaty implementation
The federal government has announced the introduction of legislation aimed at creating a new commissioner for modern treaty implementation to oversee self-government agreements between Ottawa and First Nations.
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October 11, 2024
Prioritizing mental health in the workplace
On World Mental Health Day on Oct. 10, we were reminded of the vital role that mental health plays not just in individual lives but also within our communities and workplaces. The global conversation surrounding mental health has grown significantly over the years, yet we still face considerable barriers that impede progress.
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October 10, 2024
Ottawa takes step toward removing barriers to Indigenous Peoples’ mobility across Canada-U.S. border
Stating that it “continues to work toward long-term solutions to address Indigenous border mobility challenges” across the Canada-U.S. border, the federal government has announced “temporary measures” to waive certain requirements for eligible American Indigenous people with families in Canada who want to work or study here and to enable eligible Indigenous people from the U.S. who are already in Canada to extend their stay for up to three years.
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October 10, 2024
Canadian Judicial Council rolls out new advisory guidelines for federal judges on their social media use
“Proceed with caution” might sum up, in a nutshell, the latest official advice for judges on their use of social media.
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October 10, 2024
A reasonable decision is not a binding precedent | Sara Blake
May a tribunal change its mind after a court has found its decision to be reasonable?
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October 09, 2024
Cross-border litigator joins Hodgson Russ as partner
Hodgson Russ LLP recently announced the addition of Jennifer E. Brevorka as a partner in the firm’s Canada-U.S. cross-border litigation practices.
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October 09, 2024
Personal injury lawyers ask SCC not to make it harder for clients to sue foreign defendants
When can people injured abroad sue in Canadian courts? Does the presumption of innocence apply in non-criminal settings? When a miscarriage of justice occurs, what is the scope of an appeal court’s power to acquit when setting aside a guilty plea? These are some of the questions raised by appeals slated for the Supreme Court of Canada’s new fall session as counsel began making their arguments this week in a court building with stepped-up exterior security features, such as an imposing barricade of large cement planters.