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Authors: Rowland J. Harrison, K.C. and Gordon E. Kaiser ×

The rapid pace of developments in Canadian energy regulation is reflected in this issue of Energy Regulation Quarterly, which includes analysis of two recent major federal announcements. First, David Wright reviews “Canada’s 2030 Federal Emissions Reduction Plan”, released on March […]

July 2022 – Volume 10, Issue 2 2022
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Canada’s 2030 Federal Emissions Reduction Plan: A Smorgasbord of Ambition, Action, Shortcomings, and Plans to Plan

Canada’s 2030 Federal Emissions Reduction Plan: A Smorgasbord of Ambition, Action, Shortcomings, and Plans to Plan

Author: David V. Wright ×

Outline Introduction Background and context Key features and content Concluding Commentary   1) INTRODUCTION On March 30, 2022, the federal government released the new 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan: Canada’s Next Steps for Clean Air and a Strong Economy (ERP or […]

July 2022 – Volume 10, Issue 2 2022
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All That Glitters Isn’t Green, or Renewable

Author: Andrew Roman ×

Green energy, green cars, green jobs, green policies, cleaner and greener — notice how making everything green is good? Today, “green” is not just a colour, it has become a synonym for “good”. And so has “renewable”. But all that […]

July 2022 – Volume 10, Issue 2 2022
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Bay Du Nord Offshore Oil Production Project Clears Threshold Regulatory Hurdle

Bay Du Nord Offshore Oil Production Project Clears Threshold Regulatory Hurdle

Author: Rowland J. Harrison, K.C. ×

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. […]

July 2022 – Volume 10, Issue 2 2022
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Alberta Court Of Appeal Finds Federal Impact Assessment Act Unconstitutional[1]

Authors: Brett Carlson, Chidinma Thompson, Matti Lemmens, Rick Williams and Aidan Paul ×

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 […]

July 2022 – Volume 10, Issue 2 2022
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ESG Claims: Managing Risks and Liabilities for Canadian Businesses1

Authors: Rick Williams, Laura M. Wagner, Benedict S. Wray and Roark Lewis ×

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 […]

July 2022 – Volume 10, Issue 2 2022
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A Roadmap for Trade-Law-Compliant Border Carbon Adjustments[1]

Authors: Dr. Neil Campbell, William Pellerin and Tayler Farrell ×

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 […]

July 2022 – Volume 10, Issue 2 2022
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New Technology and Canadian Energy Regulators

Author: Canadian Gas Association ×

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 […]

July 2022 – Volume 10, Issue 2 2022
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Sixteenth Annual Canadian Energy Law Forum 2022 Program

Author: Gordon E. Kaiser ×

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 […]

July 2022 – Volume 10, Issue 2 2022
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