On October 13, 2023, the Supreme Court of Canada released its decision on the constitutionality of the federal government’s Impact Assessment Act. It deemed parts of the law to be unconstitutional, setting the stage for changes to the federal environmental assessment process. So, what are the implications for businesses on the ground? What amendments might the federal government pursue? And are there opportunities to improve the process? Adam Goldenberg speaks with Kimberly Howard, McCarthy Tétrault partner and co-leader of the firm’s Environmental Group, and Wayne Wouters, Strategic and Policy Advisor to the firm and former Clerk of the Privy Counsel of Canada.

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Episode 1: Reference re Impact Assessment Act

Hosted by partner Adam Goldenberg, Appealing Briefs provides brief updates on recent cases from Canada’s courts of appeal. Learn the key takeaways and discover how the decisions will affect businesses and industry in these short interviews with Canada’s leading lawyers and business advisors.

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