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Meanwhile, in Ontario, the government is pro-
ceeding with its phased modernization of the Mining
Act. e process began in 2009 with the passage of the
Mining Amendment Act, the first major reform of pro-
vincial mining legislation in more than one hundred
years. e legislation was aimed at enhancing Ontario's
global competitiveness by modernizing how claims are
registered and managed in the province.
While some changes came into effect on Royal Assent
in 2009, most of them have come into force over time as
regulations and policies were developed following stake-
holder consultation.
Phase I was implemented in 2011 and focused on pri-
vate landowners' rights. Phase II, implemented in 2012
and 2013, featured a new regulatory system of explora-
Harricks, Paul H. Gowling WLG
(416) 369-7296 paul.harricks@gowlingwlg.com
Mr. Harricks leads Gowlings's Energy, Infrastructure & Mining Group. His
transaction-based practice embraces infrastructure, energy and project
finance. He acts for Canadian and international corporations, funds
and financial institutions.
Harris, Henry A. Gowling WLG
(416) 862-4393 henry.harris@gowlingwlg.com
Mr. Harris practises in the areas of Corporate Finance and M&A, as well
as private equity and venture capital. He advises Canadian and foreign
companies, investors and underwriters on all aspects of corporate
finance, including global mining transactions.
Harrison, QC, Elizabeth J. Farris, Vaughan,
Wills & Murphy LLP (604) 661-9367 eharrison@farris.com
Ms. Harrison has extensive experience representing mining clients in
all aspects of mining from exploration to full mining operations, and
representing investment bankers and investors on financings, project
financings, general corporate issues and mergers and acquisitions. She
is recognized by Lexpert in the Guide to the Leading 100 Canada/US
Cross-Border Corporate Lawyers in Canada.
Hong, Peter S. Davies Ward Phillips
& Vineberg LLP (416) 863-5557 phong@dwpv.com
Mr. Hong is a partner in the Mining, M&A, Corporate/Commercial and
Capital Markets practices. He has been involved in numerous trans-
actions involving mining companies, including negotiated acquisitions,
hostile take-over bids, financing and royalty transactions.
Horne, PEng, D. Doak Gowling WLG
(403) 298-1994 doak.horne@gowlingwlg.com
Mr. Horne, an IP lawyer and patent agent (Canada & US) and a registered
professional engineer, regularly represents clients in Alberta and Federal
Court actions involving patent infringement and impeachment, trade-
marks, copyright, and breach of confidence/trade secret matters. Also
active in the preparation, filing, and prosecution of patents, trade-marks
and industrial designs
Horner, Clay Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP
(416) 862-6590 chorner@osler.com
Vice-chair of the firm, Mr. Horner counsels senior management and
boards of directors on significant M&A matters. He has acted as princi-
pal counsel on many of Canada's most noteworthy transactions.
LEXPERT-RANKED LAWYERS
"There's no question
[there will be delay and
expense under Ontario's
phased modernization of
the Mining Act] because
companies will now have
to comply with a lot of extra
requirements before they begin
exploration. Junior miners will
feel the impact most, because
it comes at a time in the
process when financing
is most difficult to get."
- Janne Duncan, Norton Rose
Fulbright Canada LLP
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