Shawn Munro is a partner in the firm’s Regulatory and Environmental Practice Group. He advises and represents clients in relation to the regulatory and environmental aspects of oil and gas and electricity developments, including regulatory proceedings for wells, pipelines, batteries, upgraders, plants, power transmission lines, carbon capture and storage, liquefied natural gas, waste facilities, and renewables including hydro and geothermal.
With 30 years of experience in the regulatory, environmental and indigenous law practice areas, Shawn has undertaken hearings and secured approvals for numerous major projects. Shawn has served as chair of the firm's National Energy Industry Team, chair of the firm’s Environmental Law and Indigenous Law practice groups, and on the firm’s Board of Directors.
Shawn deals with environmental assessments before federal and provincial authorities including the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency, Alberta Environment and Parks and the British Columbia Environmental Assessment Office. He is experienced with regulatory enforcement, substance release investigations, federal and provincial prosecutions, contaminated site designations, protection orders and commercial due diligence in relation to the environmental matters.
Shawn has assisted clients on negotiated settlements with land interest holders, and with securing rights of entry and participating in surface rights compensation hearings in various provinces.
Shawn also advises on First Nations and Métis issues (including consultation, objections, access and compensation) relating to resource development on traditional lands, reserves and settlements. Examples of First Nations related mandates include addressing objections to major projects, matters of standing, joint venture agreements, consultation and benefits agreements, and appeals of permits and licenses.
Shawn also deals regularly with resource producer disputes such as common carrier, common processor, rateable take, injection and disposal schemes, gas and coal, and gas over bitumen.
Shawn represents clients before Alberta tribunals including the Alberta Energy Regulator, the Alberta Utilities Commission, the Environmental Appeals Board, the Natural Resources Conservation Board, the Land and Property Rights Tribunal, and the Métis Settlements Appeal Tribunal; British Columbia tribunals including the British Columbia Energy Regulator, Utilities Commission, and the Surface Rights Board; and Federal tribunals including the Canada Energy Regulator and the Pipeline Arbitration Committee. As well, Shawn acts on related Court proceedings and Appeals.
Shawn resides on his family's ranching operation west of Calgary.