Hub Podcasts The future of resource development in Canada under Bill C-5
Jul 4, 2025
Sharon Singh, a Partner at McMillan and co-head of the firm's Indigenous and Environment practices, dives into Canada's evolving resource development landscape. She discusses the implications of Bill C-5 on permitting and the importance of Indigenous partnerships. The complexities of mining regulations and the need for streamlined processes are highlighted, along with a critical look at the balance between environmental concerns and development. The urgent challenges in critical mineral supply chains are also tackled, emphasizing the need for strategic policymaking.
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Indigenous Partnership Shift
- Indigenous engagement has shifted from token consultation to partnership in permitting processes.
- This partnership approach encourages dialogue, consensus seeking, and respects Indigenous rights more deeply.
Information Overload in Permitting
- Permitting processes often request excessive data that does not address material risks.
- This leads to inflated costs, resource drain, and delays in project approvals.
Tailoring and Scoping Issues
- Canada's permitting challenges stem from lack of tailoring and scoping in assessments and approvals.
- Processes often treat all projects the same, ignoring actual risks and needs.