Annual Report 2016/2017

  • August 16, 2017

Submitted by CBABC Sections

Summary of Meetings

Number of Meetings Held: 3

December 1, 2016
Guest Speakers: Robin Longe, Bull, Housser & Tupper LLP, and Jeremy Shelford, Ratcliff & Company LLP
Meeting Title/Topic: First Nation Forestry Agreements
Synopsis: The Natural Resources Law Section and the Aboriginal Law - Vancouver Section heard Mr. Longe and Mr. Shelford discuss some of their experiences associated with the “whys” and “hows” around First Nations becoming increasingly involved in BC’s forest sector from a business perspective. Topics included: Provincial benefits agreements (FCRSAs & FTOAs), common commercial arrangements and cooperation agreements. The session also included “commentary from the trenches” and audience participation was encouraged.

March 9, 2017
Guest Speaker: Sarah Bird - Miller Titerle + Company LLP
Meeting Title/Topic: Financing the Development and Operations of Major Projects in the Resource Sector
Synopsis: The Natural Resources Law Section heard Ms. Bird speak on the key elements and structures involved in project finance in the energy and other natural resources sectors. This session focused in particular on areas of concern for potential project lenders and how common lending risks can be addressed and mitigated. Questions and general participation were welcomed and encouraged.

June 8, 2017
Guest Speaker: Mark Oulton - Hunter Litigation Chambers
Meeting Title/Topic: "Blockades 101"
Synopsis: The Natural Resources Law Section heard Mr. Oulton deliver an introductory session on injunctions, including strategic and practical insight into how they are often used by proponents and opponents of natural resource projects and development in British Columbia. The session included “commentary from the trenches” and audience participation was encouraged.

Comments and Observations of the Chair

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