First, an apology. Readers of this journal will have enjoyed — as I have — Professor David Mullan’s annual reviews over the past decade. They are classics of the genre. All good things come to an end, however, and Professor […]
1. INTRODUCTION As Canada moves towards achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 in a concerted effort to mitigate the worst consequences of climate change, a profound transformation is underway within the energy sector. This transition encompasses a wide spectrum of stakeholders, […]
INTRODUCTION Climate change policies around the world have had a significant impact on energy regulation. This article considers the first three Canadian cases that have struggled with the impact of the energy transition on stranded assets. It also deals with […]
On December 20, 2023, Canada published final regulations amending the Passenger Automobile and Light Truck Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards that will require 100 per cent of new passenger cars and light trucks (light-duty vehicles, “LDVs”) sold from 2035 to be […]
EDITOR’S INTRODUCTION Today the cost of climate change damage and the energy transition investment necessary to reduce carbon dominates the decisions of most Canadian energy regulators. In Alberta, there is an additional problem that faces regulators. The provincial economy is […]
The climate change debate is frequently clouded by extreme claims, sometimes imbued with zealotry, intolerance and denial. Extreme positions, on both sides, can exceed the bounds of intelligent discussion of facts, confusing the real issues and impeding the challenge of […]