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Proposed clean electricity regulations: is Canada staying in its lane?

In support of international efforts to limit climate change, the Government of Canada is endeavouring to achieve a net-zero emissions national...

B.C. government enforces ‘polluter pays’ principle with Environmental Management Act

Who is considered an owner and what types of facilities are subject to amendments under British Columbia’s Environmental Management Act and...

Alberta presses ‘pause’ on renewable energy projects

The Alberta Utilities Commission will pause approvals on new renewable energy projects over one megawatt until February 29, 2024.

Government of Canada releases draft Clean Electricity Regulations aimed at achieving net-zero emissions from Canada’s electricity grid by 2035 – Obligations for electricity generators

The federal government has released draft regulations designed to limit carbon emissions produced by electricity generated using fossil fuel.

The ‘polluter pays’ principle: Proposed amendments to the Environmental Management Act may usher in a new era for B.C. industrial companies

The B.C. government is proposing amendments to its Environmental Management Act that will require industrial companies to pay for a significant scale...

Indigenous Law Insights: Métis Nation within Alberta self-government agreement and negotiating with the Canadian government

Each webinar will provide an update on recent court decisions, as well as pending and new legislative and policy developments.

Canada announces funding program to enable deployment of small modular reactors

Canada has announced a funding program to enable development of small modular reactors which will be of interest to stakeholders looking to...