OBA Environmental Law PROGRAM | 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Join us for this timely and in-depth session as we unravel the changes proposed by the federal Building Canada Act (enacted into law after Bill C-5 received Royal Assent) and Ontario’s Bill 5, Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act, 2025 to reshape the regulatory landscape for major projects, mining, and critical infrastructure across Canada. Our expert faculty will share insights and advice on: 

• Key amendments and practical implications of Bill 5 and Bill C-5 for permitting and expediting major projects
• How these laws will impact environmental assessments, project timelines, and regulatory certainty for proponents, rights-holders and other stakeholders
• How these laws impact and interface with the regulatory functions of other government agencies, including municipalities
• Changes to Indigenous consultation processes and the potential for increased Indigenous participation in major projects
• Evolving landscape for mining, energy, and infrastructure development in Ontario and across Canada

Don’t miss this excellent opportunity to receive practical guidance on navigating these transformative legislative changes. Register today!

PROGRAM CHAIR

Diana Weir, Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

PROGRAM SPEAKERS

Laura Bowman, Whitelaw-Twining Law Corp.
Zachary Davis, Pape Salter Teillet LLP
Jody Johnson, Regional Municipality of Halton
Gatlin Smeijers Bennett Jones LLP