Natural Resources & Environment Law

LexisNexis Canada provides reliable resources in natural resources and environmental law, offering in-depth analysis of regulatory frameworks, sustainable development issues, environmental compliance, and related litigation.

Legal Research

Canadian Case Law

LexisNexis Canada offers an extensive collection of court cases and hard to find decisions:
- Every case reported by Canadian legal publishers since 1970, including the case report Canadian Native Law Reporter
- Pre-1970 cases that have been cited in decisions after 1970
- Over 140 boards and tribunals decisions from all jurisdictions including the Canada Specific Claims Tribunal and the Alberta Metis Settlements Appeal Tribunal.

Secondary Materials

Access over 600 full-text textbooks and looseleaf publications that covers over 30 areas of law. This collection also includes over 1,000 legal reviews and journals. The Natural Resources & Environment collection includes over 28 publications such as:
- Environmental Regulation in Canada
- Ontario Energy Law: Electricity (Clark, Stoll, Cass)
- Canadian Oil & Gas (Thackray)
- Canadian Mining Law (Newman)
- Canadian Law of Mining (Barton)

Canadian Legal Encyclopedia

Halsbury's® Laws of Canada is the only up-to-date with a national coverage legal encyclopedia in the market. For Natural Resources & Environment there are several relevant volumes including Environment, Wildlife, Livestock and Pets, Oil & Gas, Agriculture, Mines and Minerals and more.
 
Juris Classeur™ Québec is updated every year and is the only one in the Canadian market. For Natural Resources & Environment, we have the volume Droit de l'environnement.

Court Documents: Pleadings, Motions and Facta

Our court documents collections includes pleadings, application records, orders, written submissions, affidavits and more, from provincial and federal courts from all Canadian jurisdictions.

International Content also available:

Canadian lawyers practicing environmental and energy law will benefit from this U.S. resource offering practical guidance on federal and state regulations, oil and gas operations, permitting, and litigation — supporting cross-border compliance and strategic planning in regulated industries.

Practical Guidance

Complete work efficiently with practice notes, checklists, annotated precedents, and drafting tools developed by 380+ practitioners and 180+ Canadian law firms.

This content helps legal professionals draft with confidence, manage environmental risk, and stay current with evolving environmental standards and policy developments.
 
This content is contained in our Commercial law and Capital Markets and M&A modules. A specialized legal resource designed to support lawyers in navigating environmental regulatory frameworks, transactional due diligence, and risk management across industries. It offers:

90+ Precedents, Checklists and Flowcharts including:

- Spill Prevention and Contingency Plan
- Environmental Indemnity Agreement
- Environmental Liability Due Diligence Checklist
- Environmental Implications of Transactions Legislation
- Electric Vehicle Charging Station Agreement
- Rooftop Solar Lease

Negotiation Tools with annotated clauses and strategies:

- Practical guidance on allocating environmental risk in corporate, real estate, and project finance transactions
- Clause-level insights addressing liability for contamination, ongoing compliance obligations, and regulatory enforcement risk
- Drafting tips for environmental provisions in commercial leases, purchase agreements, and development contracts

Toolkits & Resource Kits to streamline workflows, such as:

- Environmental Law Resource Kit
- Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Resource Kit
- Indigenous Resource Kit
 

Canadian Legislative PULSE®

Stay ahead of legislative changes across all Canadian jurisdictions.

Bill Tracking

With real-time tracking, custom alerts, and a searchable database of bills and regulations, you'll never miss a critical update. Whether you're advising clients or shaping policy, Canadian Legislative PULSE® delivers the insights you need — fast. With customizable alerts and cross-jurisdictional coverage, this is an essential tool for tracking regulatory reforms, permitting frameworks, Indigenous consultation requirements, and sustainability mandates that affect resource development and environmental compliance.

Tracking Statutes Affected

Natural resources and environmental law is shaped by a complex and evolving legal framework at both federal and provincial levels. Canadian Legislative PULSE helps you track critical statutes in real time, ensuring you stay informed and responsive. Key legislation to monitor include:
- Impact Assessment Act (Federal)
- Canadian and Provincial Environmental Protection Act
- Fisheries Act
- Water, Forestry, and Mining Acts (provincial)

Legal News

Law360™ Canada, a premier offering from LexisNexis, delivers award-winning journalism and real-time legal insights tailored specifically for Canadian legal professionals. It offers various insights:

Real-Time Legal News:

Stay on top of breaking developments with coverage of key legal events — often within 24 hours — across all major practice areas.

In-Depth Analysis:

Gain a 360-degree view of the law with expert commentary and deep dives into emerging legal trends, helping you anticipate changes and advise clients with confidence.

Comprehensive Coverage:

From regulatory updates to litigation trends and legislative changes, Law360 Canada covers the full spectrum of legal news, empowering you to make informed decisions quickly.

Tailored Alerts & Newsletters:

Receive daily updates and real-time alerts customized to your practice areas, jurisdictions, and clients — so you never miss what matters most. You can also subscribe to our Natural Resources Newsletter for insights on this topic.