Michael Fortier
Michael Fortier is a prominent Canadian lawyer and partner at the law firm Torys, known for his expertise in regulatory matters related to energy and resource projects. Recently, he has been in the news for highlighting the extensive delays caused by the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada in approving major resource initiatives, arguing that the current regulatory framework is creating significant obstacles to economic development in the energy sector.
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Michael Fortier, a partner at the law firm Tory’s, said the new government could speed up the approvals process.
Why Carney’s rush to ‘build, baby, build’ won’t be easy
Canada· 2025-05-03
Michael Fortier, a former friend and army colleague who knew of McVeigh’s plans, served 11 years after agreeing to provide evidence to investigators.
Thirty years after Oklahoma bombing, Bill Clinton draws parallel with polarisation of US today – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-04-20
Michael Fortier ended up cutting a deal with prosecutors in exchange for his testimony against Timothy McVeigh at trial.
‘The bomber’s words sound mainstream. Like he won!’ Oklahoma City’s tragedy in the time of Trump | Timothy McVeigh
United Kingdom· 2025-04-19
Michael Fortier was identified as an accomplice in the Oklahoma City bombing.
TÄNA AJALOOS ⟩ Ameerikat raputas võikaim siseriiklik terrorirünnak
Estonia· 2025-04-19
Lawyer Michael Fortier, a partner at Torys, said the $6-billion facility only won approval by successfully arguing it could substitute a B.C. environmental assessment for the IAAC’s process.
Opinion: Why oil patch CEOs are correct to call red tape on energy projects a crisisCanada· 2025-03-25