The Managing Editors gratefully acknowledge the contribution of Bennett Jones in the production of this Issue of Energy Regulation Quarterly.
Canada’s federal government has proposed a range of policies over the past few years designed to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Among them are the refundable investment tax credits (ITCs) in Budget 2022, designed to increase carbon capture and storage […]
This article is written in response to an article by Professor Meredith Fowlie in the Energy Regulation Quarterly.[1] She is one of the original proponents of a new rate design proposal that embodies an income-graduated fixed charge (IGFC). Fowlie’s article […]
INTRODUCTION This paper provides a commentary on the Canada’s Energy Future (EF2023)[1] report issued by the Canada Energy Regulator (CER). Using economic and energy models, the report, one of a series, “explores how possible energy futures might unfold for Canadians […]
Introduction On August 4, 2023, the Canadian federal government released a significant package of draft legislation to implement various tax measures, update certain previously released draft legislation and make certain technical changes. Included in this package is draft legislation for […]
On August 10, 2023, Canada released draft Clean Electricity Regulations[1] (Regulations), which are intended to form an essential part of Canada’s approach to achieving economy-wide net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050. The Regulations establish strict GHG emissions intensity performance […]
Editor’s Introduction Provinces across Canada are facing a number of technical challenges as they race to meet the carbon reduction goals established by the federal government. Each of the provinces is making serious investments in new technology. That technology differs […]
Introduction The Minister of Natural Resources of Canada, Jonathan Wilkinson introduced on May 30, 2023 legislation to allow for offshore wind energy development for the first time in Atlantic Canada. Bill C-49, An Act to amend the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador […]
Introduction On November 24, 2022, British Columbia’s Energy Statutes Amendment Act (the “ESAA”) received Royal Assent. The ESAA makes sweeping changes to the regulation of energy in British Columbia, and will rename the “Oil and Gas Activities Act” the “Energy […]