Publications
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Federal budget: Measures to support the development of renewable energies and technologies
With climate change continuing to be a topic of concern across the international community, Canada has recently taken another step to support the development of renewable energies and technologies. In the 2023 budget tabled on March 28, 2023, the Canadian federal government unveiled new tax (…)
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2023 Quebec budget: tax holiday for investments in critical and strategic minerals
On March 21, 2023, Quebec’s Minister of Finance tabled his budget for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. One of the budget’s key measures is the introduction of a new tax holiday in connection with major investment projects. At first glance, the new measure does not appear to be specifically aimed at the (…)
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Latest developments in the Canadian infrastructure market / The Canada-Europe Free Trade Agreement: impacts on the infrastructure industry / Biomethanization: a fast-growing market in Québec
TABLE OF CONTENTS Latest developments in the Canadian market Fengate acquires a solar project portfolio from Canadian Solar TerraForm Power increases the financing of its Canadian solar power portfolio SaskPower launches a call for tenders for 200 MW of wind energy Boralex closes the (…)
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Artificial Intelligence and the 2017 Canadian Budget: is your business ready?
The March 22, 2017 Budget of the Government of Canada, through its “Innovation and Skills Plan” (http://www.budget.gc.ca/2017/docs/plan/budget-2017-en.pdf) mentions that Canadian academic and research leadership in artificial intelligence will be translated into a more innovative economy and (…)
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The latest news from the Canadian infrastructures market / Major trends in the infrastructures market for 2017
TABLE OF CONTENTS The latest news from the Canadian infrastructures market Defense Construction Canada issues Request for Expressions of Interest for an energy performance contract Boralex completes financing of the Yellow Falls hydro project in Ontario Boralex and AWEC announce a new (…)
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October news on the Canadian infrastructure market
Creation of a Canadian infrastructure bank On October 20, 2016, the Advisory Council on Economic Growth published its report entitled “Unleashing Productivity Through Infrastructure”. One of the report’s recommendations is to create a Canadian Infrastructure Development Bank whose objective (…)
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In force since June 1, 2015: The Extractive Sector Transparency Meadures Act (Canada)
In keeping with trends in other jurisdictions, Canada has brought into force federal rules requiring businesses in the extractive sector to publish annual reports on payments of $100,000 or more made to governments in Canada and abroad. Payments to Aboriginal governments will be covered by these (…)
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Supreme Court of Canada Ruling in Tsilhqot’in: Aboriginal Title and the Common Law
On June 26, 2014, the Supreme Court of Canada rendered a decision confirming aboriginal title to approximately five percent of the Tsilhqot’in First Nation’s traditional territory in British Columbia. This decision is very significant because it marks the first time a ruling defines aboriginal title (…)
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Forum on Mining Royalties – Consultation document
Here is an overview prepared by Lavery of the highlights of the consultation document (in French) released last Thursday by the Quebec government in connection with the forum on mining royalties to be held on March 15, 2013. OVERVIEW OF THE CONSULTATION DOCUMENT ENTITLED:“LE RÉGIME D’IMPÔT MINIER (…)
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Francization – Bill No 14 amending the Charter of the French language
This publication was authored by Luc Thibaudeau, former partner of Lavery and now judge in the Civil Division of the Court of Québec, District of Longueuil. The title of this newsletter gives a good summary of the explanatory notes that serve as an introduction to Bill 14, entitled An Act to amend (…)
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Legal newsletter for business entrepreneurs and executives, Number 14
Last Call: Do you have any private corporation shares in your RRSP? Plan Nord: Maximize your business opportunities Can the refusal to sign a non-competition clause constitute a just and sufficient cause for dismissal?
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Legal newsletter for business entrepreneurs and executives, Number 2
Breakdown in negotiations — the binding effect of a letter of intent Being involved in finding solutions ! Bid-rigging - a Lesser known Offence in Competition Law
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Neighbourhood Disturbances: The Supreme Court of Canada Rules
Neighbourhood Disturbances: The Supreme Court of Canada Rules
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Jurisdiction up in the air?
The Quebec Court of Appeal has issued an important decision concerning the application of zoning by-laws to aeronautical activities. In Lacombe et al. v. Sacré-Coeur (Municipalité de), the Court was called upon to rule on a sensitive issue respecting the division of jurisdiction between the federal (…)
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Class action and competition law: Toyota wins in the Court of Appeal
Class action and competition law: Toyota wins in the Court of Appeal
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The Federal Regulatory Framework for Greenhouse Gases and other air emissions: a
In accordance with its announcement in its Notice of Intent published on October 21, 2006, the federal government, on April 26, published the regulatory framework it favours for greenhouse gas emissions and other air pollutants.The “Regulatory Framework for Air Emissions”, despite its (…)
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Two of our partners honoured with Québec Bar Mérite awards
Two of our partners honoured with Québec Bar Mérite awards
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Neighbourhood annoyances: the Court of Appeal rules against the principle of no fault liability
On October 31, 2006, the Court of Appeal rendered two key decisions on the issue of neighbourhood annoyances in Quebec. It is greatly to their credit that these two judgments represent a return to more reasonable legal bases on this issue. The two Court of Appeal decisions followed trial court (…)
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The Federal Government's New Green Approach
The new federal strategy respecting greenhouse gas reduction was finally unveiled on October 19, 2006. A few days later, on October 21st, the Government published its Notice of Intent which outlines the measures that it intends to develop and implement to reduce air emissions. We invite you to read (…)
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Reflexions on the legal framework applicable to land use planning (Available in French only)
Reflexions on the legal framework applicable to land use planning (Available in French only)
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The Kyoto Protocol: three steps to take under the legal framework
The Kyoto Protocol: three steps to take under the legal framework
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Contaminated Land: Should the Vendor or the Purchaser Perform the Site Characterization Study?
Contaminated Land: Should the Vendor or the Purchaser Perform the Site Characterization Study?
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The Immediate Effects of the Kyoto Protocol and Canada's Green Project: Through the Maze in 15 Questions and Answers
The Immediate Effects of the Kyoto Protocol and Canada's Green Project: Through the Maze in 15 Questions and Answers
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The Immediate Effects of the Kyoto Protocol and Project Green on Canadian Companies
The Immediate Effects of the Kyoto Protocol and Project Green on Canadian Companies
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The Protection and Rehabilitation of Contaminated Land: Be More Careful Than Ever in Your Transactions!
The Protection and Rehabilitation of Contaminated Land: Be More Careful Than Ever in Your Transactions!
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Are You the Owner of a Groundwater Catchment Site? Do You Collect Groundwater? Is Your Land Located Near a Water Intake? Have You Taken the Necessary Steps?
Are You the Owner of a Groundwater Catchment Site? Do You Collect Groundwater? Is Your Land Located Near a Water Intake? Have You Taken the Necessary Steps?
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Troubled Waters: Comments on the new Regulation respecting the quality of drinking water and the Draft Regulation respecting groundwater catchment
Troubled Waters: Comments on the new Regulation respecting the quality of drinking water and the Draft Regulation respecting groundwater catchment
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Striking Off of the Registration of a Provincial Company
Striking Off of the Registration of a Provincial Company
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The abandonment of minimum distances to ensure odour management in rural areas: an irresponsible attitude on the part of certain regional offices of the Ministère de l'Environnement (Available in French only)
The abandonment of minimum distances to ensure odour management in rural areas: an irresponsible attitude on the part of certain regional offices of the Ministère de l'Environnement (Available in French only)
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The guideline on odours: A regulated odour (Available in French only)
The guideline on odours: A regulated odour (Available in French only)
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Anti-pollution equipment will be excluded from property assessment rolls as of 2001
Anti-pollution equipment will be excluded from property assessment rolls as of 2001
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Water Use: Are You Ready for the Future?
Water Use: Are You Ready for the Future?
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Acquired Rights or Authorizatons Required With Respect to the Tapping of Spring Water or Mineral Water
Acquired Rights or Authorizatons Required With Respect to the Tapping of Spring Water or Mineral Water
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Biosolids: the richness of our soils (Available in French only)
Biosolids: the richness of our soils (Available in French only)
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The RCMs' new obligations in waste management (Available in French only)
The RCMs' new obligations in waste management (Available in French only)
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ISO Standards 14000
ISO Standards 14000