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Prompt payment and adjudication for federal projects

Building on the momentum of Ontario’s new Construction Act, the federal government now proposes the Federal Prompt Payment for Construction Work...

Alberta’s Renewable Electricity Program continues to attract competitive interest – Alberta announces results of Rounds 2 and 3

On December 17, 2018, the Government of Alberta announced the results of Rounds 2 and 3 of the Alberta Renewable Electricity Program (REP)...

Government of Alberta launches and seeks input on Community Generation Program for renewable electricity

On November 22, 2018, the Government of Alberta announced that it is investing $200 million of Climate Leadership Plan funds to launch a new...

Federal government seeks information from Indigenous businesses to support clean electricity procurement for national defence operations

Public Works and Government Services Canada recently issued a request for information soliciting input from Indigenous businesses in relation to the...

Alberta Electric System Operator launches Rounds 2 and 3 of Renewable Electricity Program

On March 29, 2018, the Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) launched Rounds 2 and 3 of its Renewable Electricity Program (REP).

Alberta’s first Renewable Electricity Program competition brings record-low wind power prices

On December 13, 2017, the Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) announced the results of the first round of the Alberta Renewable Electricity...

AESO kicks off Renewable Electricity Program

A summary of the REP and an analysis of key contractual terms of the Renewable Electricity Support Agreement (RESA).

Climate change law moves into high gear

Canada’s provincial governments have adopted a range policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, while the federal government began taking steps...

Alberta’s carbon tax – Bill 20: the Climate Leadership Implementation Act

On May 24, 2016, Alberta’s Environment Minister Shannon Phillips introduced Bill 20: the Climate Leadership Implementation Act. The Act’s purpose...

Economic stimulus through infrastructure investment – The 2016 Alberta and federal budgets

The 2016 budgets recently released by the Alberta and federal governments include commitments to make significant investments in infrastructure.