Publications

January 1, 2014

Taxation of the Natural Resources Industry in Quebec: The wave of changes still goes on

On December 20, 2013, the Quebec Department of Finance and the Economy issued Information Bulletin 2013-14 (the “Bulletin”), announcing inter alia changes to various tax measures specifically applicable to the natural resources industry.The Bulletin is certainly important in respect of (…)

December 1, 2013

Changes to the Mining Act (Québec)

On December 10, 2013, Bill 70, An Act to amend the Mining Act, was passed by the National Assembly of Québec. Except for select provisions, the new Act took effect immediately. Amendments to the Mining Act have been in the making for some time and Bill 70 was the last iteration of what has been a (…)

October 17, 2013

Quebec mining royalty agreements as seen through the lense of the Quebec Court of Appeal

On August 6, 2013, the Quebec Court of Appeal rendered a very interesting decision in the case of Anglo Pacific Group plc v. Ernst & Young Inc., 9261-0690 Québec Inc.,  Northern Star Mining Corp. and Jake Resources Inc. This decision is interesting in several respects, but particularly because (…)

March 1, 2013

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 (…)

December 1, 2012

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 (…)

September 1, 2010

Bill C - 300 Accountability or Stigmatization ?

Obviously, as regards the mining industry, Québec will not be the only jurisdiction in which action is expected after the summer break. While the parliamentary commission continues reviewing Bill 79 amending the Mining Act (Québec) , Ottawa is not outdone as the House of Commons must proceed with (…)

June 1, 2010

Bill 79 Amending the Mining Act: Stimulating the Industry or Another Cause for Concern?

The Québec mining industry is currently at the forefront of discussion. We believe it is useful to sum up, for the time being, the proposed new regulatory developments for Québec’s mining industry. After briefly outlining the current mining context in Québec, we will review certain provisions (…)

April 1, 2010

Q & A on New Insider Reporting Requirements

Acceleration of filing deadline for insider reports Introduction of the concept of reporting insider; and Simplification of disclosure requirements for stock-based compensation arrangements

March 1, 2010

Securities Brief - Forward-Looking Information

Avoid the use of “boilerplate” disclosure Identify the nature of any material forward-looking information as well as material factors and in the disclosure documents Avoid statements pursuant to which a reporting issuer assumes no obligation to update its statements!