Alberta faces off against Ottawa over ‘no more pipelines’ law

Breadcrumb Trail Links News Canadian Politics Published March 20, 2023 • Last updated 22 hours ago • 4 minute read People protest against Bill C-69, in Calgary on March 25, 2019. Photo by Gavin Young/Postmedia/File Article content A federal environmental law that has been condemned as a “wrecking ball” goes on trial Tuesday as the Supreme Court of Canada considers whether Ottawa is stepping on provincial jurisdiction by giving itself more oversight of major resource projects. Advertisements 2 This advertisement has not been loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS Enjoy the latest local,…
Read More

Global Law Firms Form New Business and Human Rights Association | News

Vancouver (Canada) – Fasken is a founding member of the Business and Human Rights Lawyers Association (BHRLA). The BHRLA’s member firms will collaborate to advance business and human rights in commercial legal practice. The BHRLA is focused on advancing business and human rights leadership, learning, collaboration and practice among commercial law firms and business lawyers around the world, and respecting these rights as set out in the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs). The association will support lawyers in advising commercial clients on the human rights risks and opportunities associated with business activities. “Furthering practice excellence by…
Read More