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Now Open: British Columbia’s $1 Billion First Nations Equity Financing Program
British Columbia's First Nations Equity Financing Program is now accepting applications, offering up to $1 billion in loan guarantees to support First Nations acquiring equity ownership in revenue-generating projects within their traditional territories. The Program aims to position First Nations as equity partners in economic development while reducing borrowing costs and unlocking access to capital for major infrastructure and resource projects.
Canada Finance
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McMillan LLP
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When The Ground Shifts Underneath An Environmental Assessment Certificate: How Evolving Indigenous Claims Can Unsettle Major Projects
A BC Supreme Court decision has quashed a substantial start determination for a major mining project, finding the Crown failed to adequately consult an Indigenous nation after the Province's understanding of their territorial claim evolved. The ruling examines how changing circumstances can trigger fresh consultation obligations even after environmental certificates are issued, and what constitutes "substantial start" under BC's environmental assessment regime.
Canada Environment
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Gowling WLG
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Fast-Tracking Major Projects: Federal And Provincial Developments
On May 12, 2026, the Government of Canada (Government) released the Getting Major Projects Built in Canada - Discussion Paper on Proposed Legislative, Regulatory, and Policy Reforms (Discussion Paper). The Discussion Paper outlines proposed legislative, regulatory and policy reforms to reduce the regulatory burden facing proponents of major projects, ensure federal decisions are made in a timely manner and ultimately attract investments in large-scale projects in Canada.
Canada Government
BC
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
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Federal Government Proposes Regulations On The Use Of French In Federally Regulated Private Businesses
The federal government has published proposed regulations (the "Proposed Regulations") under the Use of French in Federally Regulated Private Businesses Act (the "UFPBA"), establishing a new French-language regime for federally regulated private businesses. The Proposed Regulations address consumer-facing rights, internal workplace obligations, and governance requirements for federally regulated private businesses operating in Quebec and in regions with a strong Francophone presence.
Canada Employment
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Fasken
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De l’Alberta au Québec, l’incontournable réalité des droits autochtones
381 / 5,000 Explorez comment les droits des peuples autochtones façonnent le discours politique de l’Alberta au Québec, en examinant les réalités juridiques et constitutionnelles essentielles qui doivent être prises en compte dans les discussions sur l’indépendance et l’autodétermination régionales. Cette analyse explore l'intersection entre les mouvements d'autonomie provinciale et les droits fondamentaux des peuples autochtones dans toutes les provinces et territoires canadiens.
Canada Government
JFK Law LLP
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A “Stream” Of New Policies: CRTC Releases Decisions On Expenditure Requirements And Discoverability Obligations On Online Streaming Services
The modernization of Canada’s broadcasting regulatory system has just experienced another big step forward. On May 21, 2026, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) released two new policy decisions: Broadcasting Regulatory Policy CRTC 2026-96, which imposes new and updated Canadian programming expenditure requirements applicable to broadcasters; and Broadcasting Regulatory Policy CRTC 2026-95, which addresses the discoverability of Canadian and Indigenous programming.
Canada Media & IT
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Cassels
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CRTC Regulatory Policies On Canadian Content Expenditures And Discoverability
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has released two landmark broadcasting regulatory policies that fundamentally reshape how Canadian and Indigenous content is supported and discovered. These new policies establish a modernized framework that applies equally to traditional broadcasters and online streaming services, marking a significant shift in Canada's media regulatory landscape.
Canada Media & IT
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Dentons Canada LLP
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