Lawson Lundell lawyer Jennifer Nyland spoke at the Environmental Managers Association (EMA) of B.C.’s Annual Legal Update on January 29, 2026, held at the BCIT Downtown Campus in Vancouver, with Lucas Soper supporting the legal research and development of the presentation. Lawson Lundell was proud to sponsor the event.
The presentation examined new federal and British Columbia project fast-tracking frameworks, including the federal Building Canada Act, B.C.’s Infrastructure Projects Act, and the Renewable Energy Projects (Streamlined Permitting) Act. The discussion provided a high-level overview of how these statutes are intended to accelerate major infrastructure and clean energy development, while also addressing key concerns and the balance between efficiency and regulatory oversight.