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Sharon G.K. Singh

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T: 604.891.5148

T: 403.298.3019

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T: 403.298.3019


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Sharon Singh specializes in providing regulatory, governance, environmental law and Indigenous relations advice to resource, construction and infrastructure development projects. Sharon's niche is helping clients:

  • secure primary and secondary project development and operational approvals;
  • negotiate commercial agreements;
  • develop strategic and socially responsible approaches to government, Indigenous and community consultation and engagement;
  • develop and implement procurement, contractor management, risk identification and management practices;
  • build business resilience and manage crisis and incident response;
  • implement transparency and anti-corruption systems and processes;
  • develop and advocate for policies (ranging from climate change policies to developing regional economic development and local policies for projects);
  • create and execute tactical and strategic plans to advance project proposals (e.g., removing restrictions on investment); and to
  • connect and network with target stakeholders to help advance the objective.

Before joining Bennett Jones LLP, Sharon was with a leading mining company based in Australia and Canada, working across many fields including commercial, legal, regulatory, government, and community relations. Sharon has a built a reputation for her ability to progress issues through creating trusting relationships between industry groups, associations, governments, Indigenous and local communities, and the not-for-profit sector.

In the community, Sharon is a founding member and the Vice-Chair Policy of the Business Council of British Columbia's Next Leaders Council. She is a member of the Business Council of British Columbia's Aboriginal, Environmental, and Community committees and the Association for Mineral Exploration's Aboriginal Relations, and Land Access and Use committees. She also is a member of the Canadian Bar Association and is on the executive of the Aboriginal Law section of the British Columbia chapter.  Sharon also serves on the board of D.A.R.E. BC, a not-for-profit organization that empowers British Columbia children with the critical thinking and life skills necessary to choose a drug-free life.

In March 2016, Sharon was awarded a Wendy McDonald Award, in the category of Women of Promise by the Leadership Circle of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade.  She was recognized as a leading lawyer in The Legal 500: Canada in the Aboriginal law—next generation lawyers category.

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  • Aboriginal Law
  • Corporate Commercial Law
  • Environmental Law
  • Regulatory
  • Energy: Oil & Gas
  • Energy: Power & Renewables
  • Mining

Education

Victoria University, BBus (International Trade), 2006 Victoria University, LLB, 2006, with first class honours Monash University, LLM, 2008 

Bar Admissions

Victoria (AUS), 2007 Western Australia (AUS), 2007 British Columbia, 2015 

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Recent Experience

McEwen Mining Inc., in its US$35-million cash purchase of the Black Fox Mine and other assets from Primero Mining Corp.
Capital Regional District and the Project Board, on the over $750 million development of a new regional wastewater treatment system for the Victoria, region in British Columbia, including regulatory, environmental and land use permits. This work led to provincial approval of a project plan that was agreed to by the 7 affected municipalities, resolving several decades of debate.
Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency, advising the Federal Review Panel in the CEAA review of the Taseko New Prosperity Gold-Copper Mine Project and related judicial review appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada application.
Vancouver Airport Fuel Facilities Corporation (VAFFC), advising on First Nations community relations, corporate governance matters, and regulatory approvals related to the Vancouver Airport Fuel Delivery Project (marine terminal, tank farm, and pipeline) in the Lower Mainland.
City of Vancouver, advising on the development of green district energy utilities and the related public utility regulatory aspects.
Premier Gold Mines, advising on Aboriginal and environmental matters related to its US $45,000,000 Financing Arrangements with Orion Mine Finance and other transactions.
Mining companies, advising on Aboriginal, corporate governance, anti-corruption (including lobbying and transparency initiatives), international treaties and guidelines, commercial access agreements with third parties, and regulatory approvals related to operations, acquisitions and financing arrangements.
Oil producers, advising on corporate governance, anti-corruption initiatives, Aboriginal relations, and regulatory compliance, including regulatory defence.
Court-appointed receiver, advising court-appointed receiver of public mining company with mines in northern British Columbia on Aboriginal and environmental matters.
Industrial Paint Manufacturer, counsel on product stewardship regulations and engagement with the Alberta Recycling Management Authority to resolve ongoing disputes related to interpretation of laws and policies.
Pulp and Paper manufacturer, advising on environmental and regulatory compliance.

Recent Recognition

The Legal 500: Canada
2018, recognized as a leading lawyer in Aboriginal law - next generation lawyers
Wendy McDonald Award
Awarded in the category of Women of Promise on March 30, 2016. Presented by the Women's Leadership Circle of the Vancouver Board of Trade.

Insights, News & Events

Blog

Lax Kw’alaams Legal Challenge to the Federal Oil Tanker Moratorium on Canada’s West Coast

April 04, 2018
       

Blog

A New Federal Framework on the Recognition and Implementation of Indigenous Rights

February 23, 2018
       

In the News

Sharon Singh in BIV on China's ban on Recyclable Waste

February 20, 2018
       

Articles

BC Seeks Feedback on Second Phase of the Spill Response Regime

February 13, 2018
       

Blog

Green Wall of China Disrupts Waste Trade, Spurs Waste Policy Reform

February 07, 2018
       

Blog

BC Seeks Feedback and Engagement on Second Phase of the Spill Response Regime

February 05, 2018
       

Blog

Lowered Threshold for Emissions Reporting for Alberta Facilities

January 10, 2018
       

Blog

B.C. Bans Corporate and Union Donations in Provincial and Municipal Election Campaigns

December 21, 2017
       

Blog

Navigating the Way Forward at GVBOT Energy Forum

December 20, 2017
       

Blog

Canada Supports UNDRIP Implementation Bill

December 06, 2017
       

Blog

Institutional Investors Call for Increased, Standardized, Climate-Related Disclosures

December 06, 2017
       

Blog

Aboriginal Water Rights, Mining—and the Law & Order Theme Song

November 27, 2017
       

Speaking Engagements

Sharon Singh on Aboriginal Water Rights at CAMA

November 09, 2017
       

Blog

Ktunaxa Nation v. British Columbia: The Duty to Consult and Protecting Religious Freedom Rights

November 06, 2017
       

Blog

British Columbia Takes Action to Reform Municipal Campaign Finance

November 02, 2017
       

Blog

Union of B.C. Municipalities Push for Campaign Finance and Lobbying Reform

October 10, 2017
       

Blog

British Columbia Overhauling Political Campaign Financing

September 21, 2017
       

Speaking Engagements

Anti-Corruption Law Program

September 21, 2017
       

Speaking Engagements

CIM South Central BC Branch 2017 Conference and Annual General Meeting

September 13, 2017
       

Articles

Five Mining Policy Areas to Watch under BC's New Government

September 05, 2017
       

In the News

David Bursey and Sharon Singh in Canadian Mining Journal

September 05, 2017
       

Blog

Lobbying in British Columbia—Change is Coming

August 02, 2017
       

Blog

Transparency Initiatives in the Extractive Sector: ESTMA Reporting Deadline Approaching in Canada and Setbacks in the United States

May 18, 2017
       

In the News

David Bursey and Sharon Singh in Canadian Mining Journal

December 19, 2016
       

Speaking Engagements

David Bursey and Sharon Singh in Canadian Mining Journal

December 19, 2016
       

Articles

Managing Environmental Risk in British Columbia

December 01, 2016
       

Announcements

Award Winning Women of Bennett Jones

November 10, 2016
       

Articles

Implications of British Columbia's Climate Leadership Plan on the Energy Industry

November 04, 2016
       

Blog

New U.S. Transparency Reporting Requirements for Extractive Sector

September 13, 2016
       

Blog

BC's Climate Leadership Plan 2.0 Release

August 31, 2016
       

In the News

Sharon Singh in The Lawyers Weekly on Aboriginal Consultation

July 18, 2016
       

Blog

The June 30th Enrolment Deadline for ESTMA Compliance is Looming

June 09, 2016
       

In the News

Sharon Singh in National Post: Women of Promise Award

April 05, 2016
       

Announcements

Sharon Singh Wins Wendy McDonald Award for Women of Promise

March 31, 2016
       

Blog

The Nenqay Deni Accord: The People's Accord - Framework to Break New Ground by Reconciling the Past

March 16, 2016
       

Blog

Interim Approach for Environmental Assessments

February 22, 2016
       

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