Background:

• The case involves Groupe Maison Candiac Inc. (GMC), a residential development company, challenging the Canadian government's decision.
• The issue arose after a government decree in 2016 under the Species at Risk Act to protect the Western Chorus Frog's habitat, impacting GMC's residential project, Vallée de Provence.

Issues and Court’s Decision:

• GMC sought compensation under Section 64(1) of the Species at Risk Act for losses incurred due to the decree, estimated at over $20 million.
• The Minister of Environment and Climate Change rejected GMC's compensation claim.
• GMC filed for judicial review, arguing the Minister's decision was unreasonable.

Analysis:

• The court examined the government's decision, focusing on whether GMC's losses due to the decree qualified as "extraordinary consequences" under the Species at Risk Act.
• The case also delved into the appropriate application of the Act's provisions and the Minister's discretion in awarding compensation.

Conclusion:

• The court's decision addresses the balance between environmental protection and private property rights, highlighting the complexities involved in such cases.