Environmental

Environmental issues are of growing importance to government, business and the public. We assist municipalities, mining companies, manufacturers, land-owners, lenders and others in a wide range of environmental matters.

Services include:

  • Advising and representing clients throughout the environmental assessment process
  • Advising and representing clients in prosecutions under environmental protection legislation
  • Working with experts when dealing with environmental concerns in both commercial and industrial settings
John P. Barry, ONB, KC

John P. Barry, ONB, KC

Counsel
Saint John

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Ryan P. Burgoyne

Ryan P. Burgoyne

Partner
Fredericton

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Joseph F. Burke

Joseph F. Burke

Partner
Halifax

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Matthew J. Dorreen

Matthew J. Dorreen

Partner
Halifax

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David W. Hooley, KC

David W. Hooley, KC

Counsel
Charlottetown

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Stephen J. May, KC

Stephen J. May, KC

Partner
St. John's

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James K. O’Connell, KC

James K. O’Connell, KC

Counsel
New Brunswick, Saint John

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Joey D. Palov

Joey D. Palov

Partner
Halifax

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Joshua R. Pye

Joshua R. Pye

Associate
Halifax

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Mark J. Robertson

Mark J. Robertson

Associate
New Brunswick, Saint John

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G. Todd Stanley, KC

G. Todd Stanley, KC

Managing Partner
St. John's

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Guy S. Wellard

Guy S. Wellard

Partner
Halifax

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Charles D. Whelly, KC

Charles D. Whelly, KC

Counsel
New Brunswick, Saint John

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Bliss White

Bliss White

Associate
New Brunswick, Saint John

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Articles & Insights

Nova Scotia Seeks to Stimulate Offshore Wind and Tidal Energy

Nova Scotia’s offshore renewable energy sector should benefit from new legislation designed to fast-track developments and to create opportunities for smaller scale, innovative technologies. The Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Resources Accord Implementation Act (Nova Scotia) and the Marine Renewable Energy Act (Nova Scotia) are being amended to streamline regulatory processes in the expectation that faster […]

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Mineral and Mining Rights in Newfoundland and Labrador

Mineral tenures in the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador are governed by the Mineral Act, SNL 1990 c. M-12 (the “Mineral Act”). Below is a summary of the main aspects of the mining tenure system in Newfoundland and Labrador including the issuance of mineral licences, mining leases and surface leases. Ownership of Minerals Title to […]

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Mineral and Mining Rights in Nova Scotia

Mineral rights and tenures in Nova Scotia are governed by the Mineral Resources Act and the Mineral Resources Regulations enacted under the Act. This article provides an overview of the forms of mineral tenure in Nova Scotia.

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