Canada: Energy and Natural Resources

Last week, the Canadian federal government approved the Sunrise expansion project, a roughly $4 billion expansion of the Westcoast Energy natural gas pipeline system in British Columbia (Project).

Indigenous equity investments continue to play a central role in advancing economic self‑determination and long‑term community development. Ownership interests—particularly where Indigenous communities hold significant or controlling stakes—are increasingly shaping how energy and related infrastructure projects are developed, financed, and governed.

Interest in Canada’s budding Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) export industry is rapidly growing. Recent LNG market disruptions in the Middle East, the heightened energy security concerns that have resulted, and continuing demand for lower emissions energy are focusing attention on Canadian LNG.

Acquiring a mining asset can create exceptional value, but only when risks are identified early and managed strategically.

Bennett Jones invites investors to explore Canada's infrastructure investment landscape, where regulatory reforms, Indigenous equity participation, and government-backed initiatives are converging to accelerate major project development across energy, critical minerals, and digital infrastructure.

The British Columbia Court of Appeal recently confirmed that company executives can be personally liable for environmental infractions.

Last week, the Canadian federal government approved the Sunrise expansion project, a roughly $4 billion expansion of the Westcoast Energy natural gas pipeline system in British Columbia (Project).

Private developers have been awaiting the first calls for tenders following the adoption of Bill 69, An Act to ensure the responsible governance of energy resources and to amend various legislative provisions.

Indigenous equity investments continue to play a central role in advancing economic self‑determination and long‑term community development. Ownership interests—particularly where Indigenous communities hold significant or controlling stakes—are increasingly shaping how energy and related infrastructure projects are developed, financed, and governed.

Sustainable living does not have to end with your lifetime. In today’s increasingly eco-conscious world, more and more individuals are looking for ways to reduce their carbon footprint and leave things “greener” for future generations. Eco-friendly estate planning can integrate those values into practical decisions that reduce your environmental impact while caring for loved ones after your death.

On March 5, 2026, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) and Health Canada (HC) published...

The Government of Canada has introduced new regulations aimed at further reducing the presence of certain...