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Canadian Supreme Court Ruling Triggers Uncertainty for Resources Sector 

byKatie Gordon, Associate Editor - The Assay
2 years ago
Canadian Supreme Court Ruling Triggers Uncertainty for Resources Sector 

The Supreme Court of Canada’s recent ruling has sent shockwaves through the country’s resources sector, marking a significant shift in the constitutional authority of Ottawa over major resource projects. The court ruled that the federal government has violated its constitutional bounds in its regulation of the Impact Assessment Act, which the court has deemed unconstitutional for straying outside federal jurisdiction in environmental reviews, plunging the sector into a state of deep uncertainty.

Ottawa passed the Impact Assessment Act in 2019 to allow the federal government to consider climate change, impacts on Indigenous communities, and other potential impacts when assessing mines, power plants, oil and gas development, and other projects.

The decision has left companies in limbo as they await clarity from the federal government’s legislative response. This ruling could potentially have far-reaching implications for resource companies operating in Canada, affecting their operations, investments, and future project planning.

Companies are now unsure about the rules and regulations they need to comply with for their projects. This uncertainty could lead to delays in project timelines as companies wait for clear guidelines from the federal government.

Moreover, the ruling could lead to increased costs for resource companies. If the federal government is forced to revise its regulations, miners may need to adapt their operations to comply with new rules. This could involve investing in new technologies or practices, which would increase operational costs.

Additionally, the ruling could affect investment in the sector. The uncertainty surrounding regulations could make investors wary of investing in Canadian resource projects. This could lead to reduced capital inflow into the sector, affecting its growth and development.

Pierre Gratton, president of The Mining Association of Canada, said in a statement for Reuters the ruling introduces “tremendous uncertainty” for mining projects that are already going through the impact-assessment process, and for companies thinking of submitting projects for federal review.

While the immediate future looks tentative for resource companies, the long-term implications of the ruling are yet to be seen. Much depends on how the federal government responds legislatively to the ruling.

If the government can quickly provide clear and fair regulations that respect the court’s ruling while also supporting the growth and development of the resource sector, then companies may be able to adapt and continue their operations with minimal disruption.

However, if there is a prolonged period of uncertainty or if new regulations significantly increase operational costs or restrict development, then it could have a lasting negative impact.

Overall, this landmark ruling by the Supreme Court of Canada has ushered in a new era for resource projects in the country. The full impact on resource companies remains to be seen.

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Katie Gordon is The Assay’s Associate Editor, covering mining company news, market developments, and industry wide issues for Theassay.com. After moving to Hong Kong from the UK in 2019, she wrote content for various sectors and is now building on her experience by focusing on the mining industry. Katie holds a First Class Honours degree in Politics from Swansea University.

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