Introduction of Omnibus Bill to impact portions of Plan Nord and to introduce oil and gas mineral rights auctions *

Canada - July 27 2012
On May 15, 2012, the Québec Government introduced in the National Assembly An Act respecting mainly the implementation of certain provisions of the Budget Speech of 20 March 2012 (Bill 73), an omnibus bill providing for several legislative amendments in view of implementing the 2012 Provincial Budget.

Co-authors: Hugo-Pierre Gagnon, François Paradis, Alexandre Fallon.

Quebec to reserve lands from industrial activity *

Canada - June 1 2012
On April 17, 2012, an Act respecting natural heritage conservation and the sustainable development of the area covered by the Northern Plan (Bill 65), was tabled in the Québec National Assembly and referred to a committee for consultation.

Co-authors: Hugo-Pierre Gagnon, François Paradis, Alexandre Fallon.

Canada to lift certain restrictions on foreign ownership in the telecommunications sector *

Canada - March 26 2012
On March 14, 2012, the Honourable Christian Paradis, federal Minister of Industry, announced proposed amendments to the Telecommunications Act to lift certain restrictions on foreign ownership in the telecommunications sector. 

Co-authors: Michelle Lally.