Recent Mining Law Developments in Québec

This session at the 2026 Association Minière du Québec examined recent developments in Québec mining law. Dominique Amyot‑Bilodeau addressed regulatory changes, including evolving liability and environmental obligations, updates to permitting frameworks, project acceleration measures, increased enforcement, and recent decisions affecting Indigenous rights and the duty to consult. The presentation provided practical insight into how these developments influence project timelines, compliance risk, and structuring considerations for mining projects in Québec.