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David Bursey

David Bursey

Canada 2026

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About

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Practice Areas

David practises regulatory law, focusing on energy, environmental assessment, aboriginal relations, and water resources. David acts for resource companies, First Nations and government agencies. As former counsel to the National Energy Board, David has expertise related to the approval, development and regulation of energy projects.

Career

Admitted to the Ontario bar, 1984 and British Columbia bar, 1991.

Personal

David is a member of the Canadian Bar Association, the American Bar Association, the Canadian Water Resource Association and the Inter-Pacific Bar Association. He is also a former National Chair of the Administrative Law Section of the Canadian Bar Association and a former Provincial Chair of the Administrative Law Section of the Canadian Bar Association (British Columbia).

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Chambers Canada Guide

Aboriginal Law - Nationwide - Canada

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

David Bursey has a strong reputation in Aboriginal law matters, frequently representing natural resource clients before administrative tribunals and provincial and federal courts. Based in Bennett Jones' Vancouver office, he offers expertise in the handling of negotiations for various agreements in connection with major project development.

Strengths

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  • David's primary quality is his deep experience, which allows him to be an incredibly steady and balanced voice and presence in tough negotiations.

    Aboriginal LawChambers Canada Guide

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Alberta

British Columbia

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