CBA NEERLS & DOJ Symposium 2026 (LEG00361)

Overview

Delivery method

In-person

Virtual classroom

Duration

7 hours

Audience

Employees

Description

*Please note, registering via JUScampus is sufficient for this event. There no need to register on the CBA's website.

Join members of the CBA Environment, Energy and Resources Law Section and their Justice counterparts as they engage in dialogue surrounding current environment and energy topics.

The program will include presentations on major projects and the Building Canada Act. Impact Assessment Act SCC Reference and the recent appeal of Alberta Court of Appeal decision, as well as critical minerals will also be discussed. In addition, participants will hear about recent developments in the United States from the American Bar Association Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources.

This event will be hosted primarily in English. However, simultaneous interpretation in French (and English) will be provided.

 Learning objectives / Topics covered

• By the end of this learning activity, participants will be able to discuss major projects and the Building Canada Act.
• By the end of this learning activity, participants will be able to explain the issues in relation to the SCC Reference re Impact Assessment Act and the recent appeal of the Alberta Court of Appeal decision.
• By the end of this learning activity, participants will be able to summarize the federal approach and regulatory considerations related to critical minerals.

Client: Environment and Natural Resources Legal Services in collaboration with the Centre of Expertise for Learning and Professional Development (CoELPD).

In-person location (NCR): To be confimed

Registration deadline: 5 working days prior to the course date.

Concerning event invitations: No Outlook invitation will be sent by JUScampus since a link for the Zoom meeting will be sent directly by the CBA. Registrants should search for an email from the CBA few days before the event. (i.e. verify their “Inbox”, “Other” folder, or "Junk" folders).

Participants are responsible for adding their training activities to their Outlook calendars.

Cancelling your registration: Simply log into your JUScampus account and select "Unregister" from this event page.

Accommodation Measures: The Department of Justice is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free learning environment. If you need workplace accommodations to fully participate in this training, contact your manager or the Centre for Workplace Access-Ability, Health and Wellness (CWAHW). Please note, the CWAHW requires at least 72 hours to respond.

Please contact the Centre of Expertise for Learning and Professional Development (CoELPD):

• For training material, at least 5 business days before the training session if needed in advance.
• To flag any other requests or accommodations needs, at least 10 business days before the training session.
• For more information or if you have any issues with this course.

Accreditation for this event is being handled by the Canadian Bar Association.