The SCC Vavilov Decision: Will it Increase Regulatory Risk?
In December 2019, the Supreme Court of Canada in Vavilov significantly reshaped the law of judicial review of administrative actions[…]
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Carbon Policy and Emissions Targets1
As we review the current status of Canadian carbon policy in the wake of the 2019 Election, it is clear that the concentration and focus of the federal government on carbon policy during its first term was significant, at least compared to any other area of policy[…]
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Federal Energy Project Reviews: Timelines in Practice
In recent years the timeline to complete Canadian regulatory reviews of proposed major projects – and particularly environmental assessments which are the key part of the project review process – has become a major political issue. Over the last decade or so, project proponents have consistently raised concerns about the speed and unpredictability of project review processes –principally at the federal level[…]