General Business Law
Canada Guide 2025 : Northern Canada and Arctic
Band 2
Contact number
+1 416-367-6000About
Provided by Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
In Northern Canada, legal issues are often complex and interrelated. BLG’s Team North® has a thorough understanding of the rapid pace of socio-political, commercial and environmental developments in Northern Canada. Our Team North® offers expertise in multiple practice areas and industries, across Nunavut, the Northwest Territories, Yukon, and the upper regions of many provinces.
We undertake a multi-faceted approach to issues in the North. Our knowledge base is derived from a combination of involvement with business transactions in Canada’s north, and from our analysis and recommendations for the management of northern business and regulatory issues. We can provide you with a full range of services, including:
- Procurement and related processes
- Commercial litigation and arbitration
- Labour and employment, and pensions
- Mining and resource based industries
- Marine and land transportation
- Environmental and other permitting and approval processes
- Aboriginal law, land claims issues, and leasing and property rights
- Constitutional Issues and legislative review
- Regulatory regimes and tax
- Climate change and green initiatives
We have experience serving industries in Canada's North, including oil and gas, energy, mining, governments, communications, health services, education, transportation and financial services. We have also advised municipalities located in the Territories, Territorial governments and aboriginal organizations on a broad range of issues and legislative areas.
Chambers Review
Borden Ladner Gervais is a national law firm with a dedicated 'Team North' practice group offering significant expertise throughout its national network, particularly in Ottawa and Montréal. The team is active across the Canadian Arctic, assisting clients with a wide range of matters, including in the energy and natural resources and telecommunications industries. Team members have notable experience handling labour and employment disputes.
Work Highlights
- Borden Ladner Gervais acted as counsel for Northwest Territories Power Corporation, recently advising them on regulatory applications and commercial discussions relating to their acquisition of the Electricity Distribution Franchise from the Town of Hay River.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Borden Ladner Gervais is highly regarded, known for providing good quality service. They have a pulse on general business law In Canada North."
"Borden Ladner Gervais is highly regarded, known for providing good quality service. They have a pulse on general business law In Canada North."
Notable Practitioners
Kathleen McDormand often represents clients in employment and insurance matters, acting for public and private sector clients on contentious matters. She also assists with contractual disputes and human rights litigation.
"Katherine McDormand is an experienced lawyer and widely recognised as an expert in her area of practice. She is knowledgeable and gives wonderful legal advice."