The Managing Editors gratefully acknowledge the contribution of Bennett Jones in the production of this Issue of Energy Regulation Quarterly.
INTRODUCTION On April 6, 2022, the federal Minister of Environment and Climate Change announced his decision that the proposed Bay du Nord oil development project (BdN Project), located offshore in the Flemish Pass Basin approximately 500 kilometres east of St. […]
INTRODUCTION On May 10, 2022, the Alberta Court of Appeal issued its highly anticipated decision[2] (the Decision) on the constitutionality of the federal Impact Assessment Act (the IAA) and Physical Activities Regulations (the Regulations). Alberta’s highest court considered complex legislative […]
The concept of environmental, social and governance (ESG) has become almost ubiquitous. ESG generally refers to the environmental, social, and governance factors that can affect company value and investor decisions. In this article, we briefly outline some key considerations for […]
Interest in Border Carbon Adjustments (BCAs) is accelerating. The European Union proposed a Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) last July,[2] Canada concluded consultations on BCAs last February,[3] the recent US-EU sustainable steel announcement indicates carbon content may be incorporated into […]
Overview Canada has made new commitments to reduce GHG emissions by 2030 and 2050. Significant public sector funding has been offered to assist in achieving Canada’s goals. New forms of regulatory intervention will be required to integrate new technologies into […]
Overview This program marks the 16th annual Canadian Energy Law Forum. Every year around 50 lawyers meet in a Canadian city to review the developments in energy regulation across Canada. The members of the Forum are legal counsel in different […]
Reconciliation with Indigenous peoples — shaped in large measure in the context of resource development projects by the duty to consult — is frequently the predominant dynamic in advancing such projects (particularly energy projects) in Canada. Weaving Two Worlds (subtitled […]
I. INTRODUCTION In last year’s survey,[1] I discussed briefly the Alberta Court of Appeal’s granting of leave to appeal in AltaLink Management Ltd. v Alberta Utilities Commission,[2] a case which appeared to raise significant issues about the application of the […]