Miller Titerle + Company

Congratulations to MT+Co.’s newest principal lawyers! Sasha is a member of our business law group and leads our Okanagan presence. She is called to the bar in Alberta and BC. Sasha’s practice focuses on mergers and acquisitions, and commercial leasing, finance, and real estate. Sasha is a rising star in the mid-market M+A sector and an emerging leader at MT+Co, known for developing trusted relationships with her clients and key advisors. Nick is a member of our Indigenous and Business Law Groups, working primarily with First Nations and First Nations businesses and not-for-profit societies. Nick supports communities with their public services and business enterprises, supporting a wide range of needs, including housing, child and family services (Indigenous child and family services laws), health, economic development structuring and governance, natural resource development, and commercial transactions. Nick’s work is informed by the inherent rights of his clients, and he is a trusted advisor in government-to-government and industry negotiations. Nick works with First Nations and the BC Assembly of First Nations to implement the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and is an emerging leader in supporting truth and reconciliation in Canada. We are incredibly proud of Sasha and Nick and look forward to this next chapter of their careers. Find our full update on our website: https://millertiterle.com/congratulations-to-mtco-s-new-principals-2/ #mtco

Canada is undergoing a major social, political, and economic transformation. As the country adapts to this evolving landscape, our lawyers continue to align themselves with the needs of Indigenous organizations and businesses affected by these changes. According to the Natural Resources Canada report, as of May 2023, 493 major projects are either under construction or planned to commence within the next 10 years, with a potential capital value of $572 billion. The energy, mining, and forestry sectors are three key industries projected to experience significant growth in the coming years. Indigenous communities, corporations, and financial institutions are collaborating to create a more sustainable and prosperous future for all parties involved. In the months to come, we will sit down with MT+Co. lawyers to discuss their perspective on the changing economy, what it means to their practice, and most of all, what it means to our current and future clients. Lean in and join us in the conversation. Where is your place in this changing economy? Whether in an M+A or regulatory context or in a lending and borrowing transaction, let’s do good things across Canada together. Find our full video with Peter Eirikson on our website: https://millertiterle.com/a-conversation-with-peter-eirikson-principal-lawyer/ #mtconversations

We’ve been named a 2024 Canada’s Most Admired™ Corporate Cultures Award winner in the Emerging category! We’re thrilled to be recognized for our commitment to building a high-performance culture that helps drive growth and performance. The Canada’s Most Admired™ Corporate Cultures program recognizes best-in-class Canadian organizations for having cultures that enhance performance and sustain a competitive advantage. Winning this award is a testament to our team's dedication to fostering an environment where innovation, collaboration, and excellence thrive. Thank you to Waterstone Human Capital for this honour. #CanadasMostAdmired #CorporateCulture #Leadership

MT+Co. has been recognized by Best Lawyers Best Law Firms – Canada 2025. Thank you to Best Lawyers for including us in your 2025 report and to our clients and peers who continuously trust us with their most impactful work. Learn more about what we do on our website: https://millertiterle.com/ #mtco #bestlawyers

Since 2009, MT+Co. has proudly served the Vancouver area. In the 15 years since, we have grown into a team of over 70 lawyers, students, and staff. We have expanded our presence to Victoria and Kelowna. Most importantly, we have supported our clients—forward-thinking businesses and Indigenous organizations—to achieve their vision and continue pushing the needle forward in Canada’s legal landscape. Now, we are excited to share our next chapter! As of November 1, MT+Co. will officially open its Toronto office, expanding our Indigenous/Aboriginal, Business, Energy, and Environmental Law expertise to Ontario and welcoming Julie Abouchar and Carl Stuart McKay to the team. From British Columbia to Ontario, to North of 60 and beyond, we’re growing our presence nationally to help our clients do good things across Canada. Learn more about Julie and Carl’s practice and our Toronto presence on our website: https://millertiterle.com/ #mtco

MT+Co. successfully assisted the Tsay Keh Dene Nation with their Forest Licence Acquisition. The Tsay Keh Dene Nation acquired subdivided Forest Licence A99439 and associated woodlands assets from Canadian Forest Products Ltd. This allows the Tsay Keh Dene Nation to harvest 437,072 cubic meters of timber per year from within the Mackenzie Timber Supply Area in north-central British Columbia. The acquisition not only expands opportunities for the Tsay Keh Dene Nation to manage forest resources within its territory, but also strengthens their stewardship authority over forest resources within its territory. MT+Co. advised the Tsay Keh Dene Nation on the acquisition and associated financing with a team comprised of David Allardice, Peter Erickson, Nick Smith, Sasha Platz, Alex Tyzuk, and Allan Prest. The team at MT+Co. is grateful for the opportunity to assist the Tsay Keh Dene Nation in expanding its participation in the British Columbia forest industry. The team at MT+Co. is committed to assisting First Nations increase their involvement in British Columbia’s forest sector. We are ready to assist First Nations capitalize on all forest sector opportunities, including forestry service arrangements, fibre supply arrangements, forest management arrangements, tenure acquisitions, and forestry asset acquisitions. If you are interested in expanding your First Nation’s involvement in the British Columbia forest sector, or are interested in developing forestry relationships with First Nations, MT+Co. is your legal partner. Connect with us: https://millertiterle.com/ For more information on this acquisition visit CBC’s article: https://ow.ly/gB0l50TG2tL #mtco #TsayKehDeneNation #ForestLicence #BritishColumbia #FirstNations #LegalPartner

On Friday, September 6th, Nick Smith, Iain Thomas, and Jacob Caouette attended the signing ceremony in Sts’ailes to celebrate the signing of Sts’ailes’s Coordination Agreement with Canada and British Columbia. Sts’ailes Council, Minister Patty Hajdu (ISC), and Minister Grace Lore (MCFD) were in attendance to sign this historic agreement that recognizes Sts’ailes’s right to provide child and family services to its children and families under its Law, Snowoyelh te Emi:melh te Sts’ailes. The Coordination Agreement will support Sts’ailes and BC in the coordination of child and family services in the province and provide Sts’ailes with much needed funding for the application of its Law. Canada will provide $98.4 million, subject to adjustments for additional post-majority support funding and capital funding, and British Columbia will provide $16.7 million, over an almost 10-year term to support the Coordination Agreement. MT+Co. is proud to have supported Sts’ailes with the revitalization and documentation of its child and family services laws and a successful 3-years of Coordination Agreement negotiations. For more information on how First Nations are reclaiming jurisdiction over child and family services reach out to Nick Smith of our Indigenous Law Group: https://ow.ly/Aoi950TkEJJ Read the Government of Canada’s official statement here: https://ow.ly/J8G850TkEJK #mtco #indigenouslaw

Best Lawyers has launched their 2025 publication, and we are thrilled to announce eight MT+Co. lawyers have been recognized in this year's edition as Ones to Watch. At the heart of our successes is our incredible clients and the work we do with them. It is what drives us and drives us forward to continue to grow and excel in our practices. A big thank you to our clients who continually entrust us to partner with them on the important work they are doing and to our peers for continuing to recognize us and the work we are proud to be a part of. Learn more about our recognized lawyers and the work they are doing here: https://bit.ly/3AGKap4 #mtco #bestlawyersonestowatch2025

Best Lawyers has launched their 2025 publication, and we are thrilled to announce that eight MT+Co. lawyers have been recognized in this year's edition. At the heart of our successes is our incredible clients and the work we do with them. It is what drives us and drives us forward to continue to grow and excel in our practices. A big thank you to our clients who continually entrust us to partner with them on the important work they are doing and to our peers for continuing to recognize us and the work we are proud to be a part of. Learn more about our recognized lawyers and the work they are doing here: https://bit.ly/3AGKap4 #mtco #bestlawyers2025

Congratulations to MT + Co.’s client, Haisla Nation, on their significant milestone achievement of taking the final investment decision needed on the Cedar LNG Project. The project is the largest Indigenous-owned infrastructure project in Canada and will be one of the most energy-efficient LNG facilities in the world. The project is majority-owned by Haisla Nation and has an expected cost of CAD$5.5 billion, which will be funded through debt financing and equity contributions from Haisla Nation and their partner Pembina Pipeline Corporation. MT+Co. has worked with the Haisla Nation for several years on the project, and for this milestone assisted with both the project debt financing, and in securing funds for their equity contribution from the First Nations Finance Authority. Haisla Nation Chief Councilor Crystal Smith said, "Cedar LNG will make the most significant mark on economic reconciliation ever in our country. With Cedar LNG, we have proven that Indigenous communities can successfully forge a path to economic independence and generational prosperity." In a video statement published on Cedar LNG's website, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said, “With Cedar LNG, Haisla Nation has been a leader in demonstrating how Indigenous peoples and governments can and should work together in partnership to create prosperity and opportunities for the next generation.” The project has garnered strong support from neighbouring Indigenous communities and promises to share this success with these local communities by contributing to economic success for all. It is expected to create up to 500 jobs during construction and 100 full-time positions once operational. The Project is planning to begin operation in late 2028. Want to learn more about this landmark project? Connect with MT + Co.’s Peter Eirikson from our Business Law Group. #mtco #HaislaNation #CedarLNG

Proud Announcement – 4 MT+Co. Lawyers recognized in the 2023 Best Lawyers in Canada Congrats Rob Miller, Brian Vick, David Allardice, and Jim Titerle! These four are incredible lawyers, mentors, and friends. Read what their peers think of them. Rob Miller has been recognized in the category of Aboriginal Law/Indigenous Practice and Natural Resource Law. “Rob is an incredibly effective advocate and leader. He has proven his legal and advisory acumen time and time again. He’s also worked incredibly hard to create a firm that puts its clients first, while also supporting and fostering its employees. Rob’s work has truly advanced the interests of the firm’s clientele and the legal profession as a whole.” Brian Vick has been recognized in the category of Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. “Brian is committed to delivering the highest level of service to clients while ensuring that his junior colleagues receive the support and mentorship they need to become effective practitioners. His thoughtful and patient approach to mentoring, combined with his vast experience and knowledge, make it a privilege to work with Brian and to learn from him. We are all better at what we do because of Brian.” Jim Titerle has been recognized in the category of Environmental Law. “Jim brings to his practice the perfect combination of skill, experience, wisdom, efficiency, and humour. When he walks into a room, everyone can relax because they know they are in good hands. I can think of no better person to work with while navigating the early parts of my career.” David Allardice has been recognized in the category of Mergers and Acquisitions. “Dave is thoughtful, dependable, supportive, and hard-working - he empowers junior lawyers, doesn’t take himself too seriously, is great with clients, and offers practical and steadfast leadership.” #mtco #bestlawyers2023

🧧 Gong Hei Fat Choy from your friends at MT+Co. Today, we celebrate Lunar New Year and welcome the year of the Water Tiger. Whether you choose to mark the beginning of the new year by eating 'lo bak go' (fried turnip cake) and 'gaau ji' (dumplings) or by wearing fresh, preferably red, threads, our family here at MT+Co. wishes you fortune and prosperity this year. Here's a short film by Wong Fu Productions about the journey of a 'little tiger' growing up in North America. https://bit.ly/3Gj41Yz Enjoy! #mtco #lunarnewyear #YearOfTheTiger🐯 @wongfupro