Blog and Insights
First Nations Participation in BC Clean Energy: Update on BC Hydro’s Call for Power
December 8, 2023 – By: Austin Sevalrud, Brady Chapman, Kevin Mehi and Janelle Anderson Introduction BC Hydro recently concluded another round of public engagements regarding its recent call for clean and renewable energy resources (“Call for Power”). BC Hydro held sessions on November 28 – 30th with First Nations, independent power producers (“IPPs”) and other […]
Lexpert Special Edition: Mining 2023 Recognizes Procido LLP Partner Chad Eggerman as Industry Leading Mining Lawyer
October 30, 2023 – By: Kennalyn O’Brien Congratulations to Procido LLP Founding Partner Chad Eggerman on being acknowledged as a Lexpert-ranked mining lawyer in the Lexpert Special Edition: Mining 2023. This recent edition showcases Canada’s prominent Lexpert-ranked lawyers who provide ongoing value to diverse, international clients in the mining industry. https://premium.lexpert.ca/ca-2023-specialedition-mining-in-its-critical-moment Chad Eggerman is a […]
Supreme Court of Canada Opines on the Federal Impact Assessment Act
October 17, 2023 – By: Austin Sevalrud and Brady Chapman On October 13, 2023, the Supreme Court of Canada (the “SCC” or the “Court”) released its decision in Reference re: Impact Assessment Act, 2023 SCC 23 (the “Decision”) finding the federal Impact Assessment Act (“IAA”) was unconstitutional in part. In a split decision, the Court […]
The Hidden Importance of Quorum for Non-Profit Corporations
By: Craig Zawada, K.C. English is full of Latin words and phrases. Even though our language is heavily based on Germanic influences, estimates suggest that most English words come from Latin roots. One of these words often comes up in governance and meeting situations: quorum. Most of us sort of know what quorum means, and […]
Saskatchewan Premier announces intention to invoke notwithstanding clause
October 13, 2023 | By Kimberley Breckner, Troy Baril, and Chad Eggerman Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe made headlines recently when he announced he would invoke Section 33 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (the “Charter”), often referred to as the “Notwithstanding Clause”, in order to pass his government’s pronoun policy legislation. The “Use […]
Events
Recognizing National Day for Truth & Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day
National Day for Truth & Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day On September 30, our nation will honour the Survivors of the residential school system and those children who never returned home, as well as their families and their communities. A vital component of the reconciliation process is the public acknowledgement and commemoration of this tragic […]
Electrification of Agriculture in Canada In-Person Workshop
Date: TBD Time: 9am CST – 12pm CST Cost: $1,500 CAD per person (women, Indigenous, and newcomers (i.e. immigrated to Canada in the past 3 years) are free) Location: The Saskatoon Club, 417 – 21st Street East, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada Registration: through Eventbrite – if you want to pre-register send an email to info@procido.com Agenda:
Renewable Energy Mine Site Projects
Date: TBD Time: TBD Cost: $1,500 CAD per person (women, Indigenous, and newcomers (i.e. immigrated to Canada in the past 3 years) are free) Location: The Saskatoon Club, 417 – 21st Street East, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada Registration: through Eventbrite – if you want to pre-register send an email to info@procido.com Agenda: To be Provided – […]
Indigenous Renewable Energy Project Development In-Person Workshop
Date: TBD Time: 9am CST – 12pm CST (lunch is provided with networking until 1:30pm) Cost: $1,500 CAD per person (free for members of a First Nation) Location: The Saskatoon Club, 417 – 21st Street East, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada Registration: through Eventbrite – if you want to pre-register send an email to info@procido.com Agenda:
News
Kevin Mehi Appointed Head of Procido LLP Energy Group
Since the founding of Procido LLP in June 2022, the firm’s Energy Group has been crucial in anchoring the rapid, successful and sustained growth of the firm. The firm is delighted to announce that, effective December 1, 2023, Kevin Mehi is taking the helm as the new Energy Group Practice Lead. Kevin’s practice includes advising […]
Kennalyn O’Brien joins the team at Procido LLP
Kennalyn joins the firm as a Senior Support Specialist with 20+ years of experience in Information Technology Services. Her diverse IT background started in the legal industry, transitioning to the Government of Canada. She then went on to work with the Saskatchewan Health Authority for many years before joining the team at Procido LLP. Read More
Kimberley Breckner joins the team at Procido LLP
Prior to joining Procido Kim was in-house legal counsel for the global mining company BHP supporting the development of a greenfield potash mine, including legal advice regarding clean electricity generation, port and rail transportation, and procurement and construction agreements. Prior to that Kim spent several years at a mid-sized law firm with a general business […]
Taylor Moroz joins the team at Procido LLP
Taylor Moroz graduated from the University of Saskatchewan, College of Law in 2022. He then spent the 2022-2023 year Clerking at the Court of King’s Bench in Regina. Taylor joined Procido LLP where his practice is focused on general litigation and dispute resolution within the areas of municipal, construction, energy, mining, and others. Read More
Troy Baril and Robert Hendry Recognized in 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada™ in Municipal Law and Technology Law
August 24, 2023 Procido LLP is proud to have Troy Baril recognized by his peers in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada™ for his high caliber work in Municipal Law. Procido LLP is delighted to have Robert Hendry recognized by his peers in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada™ […]