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Stewart McKelveyBig Land. Bigger Opportunities.Charlottetown, PE65 Grafton StreetCharlottetown, PE C1A 1K8P 902.892.2485F 902.566.5283charlottetown@stewartmckelvey.comFredericton, NBSuite 600, Frederick Square77 Westmorland StreetFredericton, NB E3B 6Z3P 506.458.1970F 506.444.8974fredericton@stewartmckelvey.comHalifax, NSSuite 900, Purdy’s Wharf Tower One1959 Upper Water StreetHalifax, NS B3J 3N2P 902.420.3200F 902.420.1417halifax@stewartmckelvey.comMoncton, NBSuite 601, Blue Cross Centre644 Main StreetMoncton, NB E1C 1E2P 506.853.1970F 506.858.8454moncton@stewartmckelvey.comSaint John, NBSuite 1000, Brunswick House44 Chipman HillSaint John, NB E2L 2A9P 506.632.1970F 506.652.1989saint-john@stewartmckelvey.comSt. John’s, NLSuite 1100, Cabot Place100 New Gower StreetSt. John’s, NL A1C 6K3P 709.722.4270F 709.722.4565st-johns@stewartmckelvey.comCHARLOTTETOWN FREDERICTON HALIFAX MONCTON SAINT JOHN ST. JOHN’S STEWARTMCKELVEY.COM & FOLLOW US ON TWITTER

Labrador Practice GroupNorthern boundLabrador is the Big Land. It is the home of world-class naturalresources – waterpowers, mines and forests. It holds thepromise of great opportunities. Just as Labrador’s mightywatercourses, rugged landscape and vast forests requirecare in navigation, its legal terrain presents unique challengesrequiring appropriate professional guidance.We introduce our Labrador practice group, a team of lawyerswho are here to assist at every step. These lawyers possess awide and diverse range of skills. They have the ability to providecounsel in both official languages and the hands-on experiencedesigned to help our clients face and overcome the legalchallenges of doing business in this unique part of our country.Our approachWe recognize the challenge and obstacles our Labradorfocusedclients face in doing business in the Big Land. Ofbasic importance is having the knowledge and respect forlegitimate aboriginal title and rights claims. Similarly, weare well aware of the challenges presented by a shorterexploration, development and construction season, the limitedtransportation infrastructure and the logistical diffi culties inlocating and housing workers who venture into the north.We have a strong, trusted reputation with our Labrador-basedclients for our strategic advice and guidance, tailored to theirspecifi c business challenges. Put our extensive experience inLabrador to work for you.We practice Labrador’s lawFor years, we have counselled resource-based and otherbusinesses, individuals and enterprises operating in Labrador.Our considerable experience includes:• Extensive experience with the full range of projectdevelopment and associated secured transactionsincluding in the areas of mining, property development andhydroelectric projects;• Signifi cant experience with Newfoundland and Labradorlaws governing Crown lands, surface rights, mineral rights,and the issuance of mineral exploration and mining titlesand permits under the Mineral Act and Mining Act;• Signifi cant experience with respect to the full range ofmining transactional matters including mineral licence andmining lease issuances and transfers, option agreements,joint venture agreements, royalty agreements and miningrelatedsecurities law matters;“ ”Each member of this group has different strengths in different areas of law.Together they add valuable perspectives that help you realize the best results.Learn more about how to put ourexperience to work for youwww.stewartmckevley.com/BigLand• Experience in dealing with the acquisition of permits andtitles under the Nunatsiavut Labrador Inuit Lands Act andExploration and Quarrying Standards Act;• Comprehensive experience in all aspects of negotiatingand documenting commercial agreements, including asnecessary, the acquisition of real property rights andinterests governed by Newfoundland and Labrador andNunatsiavut law;• Strong understanding and knowledge of the land claimsregime formalized in the Labrador Inuit Lands ClaimsAgreement Act, and good working knowledge of theRegional Land Use Plan thereunder;• Strong understanding, knowledge and awareness ofconsultation/accommodation obligations in relation toaboriginal title and rights claims asserted by the LabradorInnu and the NunatuKavut, and also by a number of Québecbasedaboriginal groups, including the status of relevant landclaims negotiations and litigation pertaining to such claims;• Negotiation and formalization of project agreements,construction contracts and subcontracts, and employmentagreements;• Signifi cant expertise in advising on environmentalassessment and permitting matters and environmentalliabilities under the province’s Mineral Act, Mining Act,Environmental Protection Act and Water Resources Act;• Signifi cant experience advising clients regardingenvironmental matters under the federal Fisheries Act andCanadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012;• Experience defending environmental prosecutions;• Experience as strategic advisors to employers navigatingthe employment-based immigration process to recruit andretain international employees at all skill levels; and• Signifi cant experience with the mining and mineral rightstax regime prescribed by the Newfoundland and LabradorRevenue Administration Act;About usStewart McKelvey is Atlantic Canada’s fi rst and largest lawfi rm. With a distinguished heritage and premier talent, we haveestablished an international reputation for generating results.The more than 220 lawyers and over 300 staff in our sixlocations share a single objective - the best results forour clients.Service FirstWe proudly developed a policy that puts your needs first at alltimes. Clients expect and have the right to receive full value forthe fees charged. We have earned a reputation for providingvalue to business, the public sector and individuals. Service Firstdefines the standards of client service at Stewart McKelvey.Leader’s messageWe are very pleased to introduce to you our Labradorpractice group. Labrador has been good to our firmand we believe that we have developed a significanttrack record of providing effective counsel to ourLabrador-focused clients.Our group is a direct response to the ever-increasinggrowth in Labrador business and opportunities andour expanding provision of legal services to clientseither entering or carrying on business in Labrador.The designation of our Labrador practice group isintended to ensure that we identify those StewartMcKelvey lawyers who have had hands-on experienceand possess expertise in working on legal matters andissues of relevance to the Labrador experience.Each member of the group has different strengthsin different areas of the law. Together, they can addvaluable perspectives that will assist in the realizationof the best results in any venture.Whether you are new to the exciting businessopportunities and potential offered by Labrador, orare looking to expand your operations, we are here tohelp. From resource project developments to shipping,from mining to hydroelectric enterprises, we welcomeyou to put our expertise, experience and dedication towork for you.Colm St. Roch Seviour, PartnerSt. John’s, NL709.570.8847cseviour@stewartmckelvey.com