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April 27-28. 2017
Hyatt Regency
Montreal, QC
The 2017 Annual Summit will survey a broad range of topics on emerging trends and recent developments in environmental, energy and natural resources law at the federal and provincial levels.
Leading experts from across Canada will provide updates on case law decisions, the Species At Risk Act, and federal and provincial enforcement trends.
Other topics that may be covered include:
- Climate change policy and legislation programs
- GHG emission reduction, energy preparedness, land use planning and adaptation strategies
- Social acceptability and social license in the context of major projects
- Environmental risk insurance products
- Legal issues surrounding transboundary and linear projects and activities
- A cross-country review on groundwater and surface water management
- Project financing and development: Understanding what is material and when
- Environmental risk-sharing mechanism in real estate agreements and commercial transactions
The Annual Summit will also include ethics, professionalism and practice management content on solicitor-client privilege, environmental reporting, and dealing with health risks in environmental files.
Presented by the National Environmental, Energy and Resources Law Section
Registration
Registration is now open. To register online (credit card required), click on the black REGISTER NOW button located at the top right-hand side of your screen. If you wish to pay by cheque, please send the PDF Registration Form, complete with payment, to the following address:
Canadian Bar Association
Professional Development
500-865 Carling Ave
Ottawa, ON K1S 5S8
Please note, your registration will not be processed until payment has been received.
Summit rates:
$725 + taxes: CBA Members
$395 + taxes: CBA Student Members
$795 + taxes: Government
$975 + taxes: Non-Members
Cancellation Policy: There will be a 20% administrative charge for any registration cancellation received in writing prior to March 27, 2017. No refund will be given after that. There will be no refunds for "no-show" registrants.
Meeting Venue & Accommodation
Hyatt Regency
1225 Rue Jeanne-Mance
Montreal, QC
514-982-1234
Delegates are responsible for making their own reservations. The standard guestroom group rate for this meeting is $179/night (subject to availability).
We look forward to seeing you in Montreal in the Spring!
