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Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations are increasingly central to business operations, but it is crucial for lawyers to navigate this landscape with integrity.

Given the impact on human health and well-being, climate change and other environmental issues are increasingly becoming the subject of Charter litigation, as individuals and groups seek to hold the government to account for its role in regulating the activity that contributes to these impacts. 

In this foundational session, our panel of environmental law experts will unpack what you need to know about the development and implementation of Environmental Management Systems (EMS).

As First Nations increasingly seek to exercise jurisdiction over their lands, the development and execution of legal frameworks, regulatory schemes and enforcement authorities can be complex and fraught with roadblocks.

The potential danger associated with the life of those in the legal profession is an unpleasant topic of conversation among family, friends and staff, but avoiding the subject does not lessen the potential for harm.

Even once the spill is remediated and the regulator has closed its file, historic spills and discharges may impact transactions and other proceedings years later.

Once the reporting is done and emergency response underway, dealing with regulators can be the next hurdle facing counsel.

Join our panel of experts as they review regulatory reporting obligations and best practices in responding to a spill incident.

Decades of overfishing has resulted in a significant decline of our fish stocks with almost a third of the world’s assessed fisheries now under threat.

When dealing with environmental disputes, knowing when and how to engage in settlement discussions is key to ensuring your client obtains a favourable outcome in the resolution of its case.