This article was originally published in The Conversation. In this blog post, Staff Lawyer Kanisha Acharya-Patel and guest author Dr. Lowitt unpack a series of proposed regulations, amendments and policies that implement Bill 5.
Ontario’s Bill 5 erodes good governance in the province Read More »
Our latest blog reflects on our experience attending the Niniibawtamin Anishinaabe Aki (translation: “Stand Up for Our Land”) Gathering in Thunder Bay, Ontario alongside our client, the Friends of the Attawapiskat River.
The government is moving ahead with implementing Bill 5 and now is a key moment to speak out. Read our latest blog to access our three briefing notes setting out our key concerns and recommendations in response to draft regulations on Special Economic Zones, species at risk and archaeological assessments.
New Legal Resources: Unpacking Ontario’s Bill 5 Implementation Read More »
An introduction to renewable energy and the licensing of nuclear energy in Canada as part of the International Ocean Institute “Workshop on Coastal and Ocean Governance for Indigenous Peoples” that took place in October 2025 in Saint Andrews, Passamaquoddy Territory.
Workshop on Coastal and Ocean Governance for Indigenous Peoples Read More »
The Hudson Bay and James Bay Lowlands of northern Ontario form one of the world’s most vital carbon sinks and life supporting areas, as an ecosystem of profound cultural importance. Despite its global significance, this fragile region faces an unprecedented threat from proposed mining development in the area popularly known as the Ring of Fire.
LAND’s 2025 summer law student, Jana Abu Deyah, offers her reflections and commentary on Bill C-5, An Act to enact the Free Trade and Labour Mobility in Canada Act and the Building Canada Act, raising questions about government accountability, environmental safeguards and how exactly Indigenous rights will be respected.
