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PDAC: Lots to Talk About

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Courtesy of Osler. View original article here. In our summary of PDAC last year, we noted it was finally a time that “the mining industry got back to work with greater businesslike focus than we have seen in recent years.” We’re happy to say in our view that trend continued in many respects at PDAC 2019.… [Read More…] about PDAC: Lots to Talk About

Climate Change Litigation Arrives in Canada

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Courtesy of Osler. View original article here. In this Update Two recent developments demonstrate that climate change litigation has arrived in Canada: the ENVironnement JEUnesse lawsuit in Québec and the City of Victoria’s endorsement of a class action lawsuit against oil and gas producers for climate-related harms. Oil and gas producers may soon be faced… [Read More…] about Climate Change Litigation Arrives in Canada

12 Minutes with Brad Wall on Energy & Agriculture

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Courtesy of Osler. View original article here. Osler Special Advisor Brad Wall says he is “optimistic” about the future prospects of Canada’s energy sector and that we should be “very excited about Canadian agriculture.” In a video interview, Brad, the former Premier of Saskatchewan, discussed a wide range of topics including Canada’s energy and agricultural sectors; navigating… [Read More…] about 12 Minutes with Brad Wall on Energy & Agriculture

Alberta’s Renewable Electricity Program Continues to Attract Competitive Interest – Alberta Announces Results of Rounds 2 and 3

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Courtesy of Osler. View original article here. On December 17, 2018, the Government of Alberta announced the results of Rounds 2 and 3 of the Alberta Renewable Electricity Program (REP) competition. The REP is intended to encourage the development of 5,000 megawatts (MW) of renewable electricity generation capacity to support Alberta’s goal of producing 30%… [Read More…] about Alberta’s Renewable Electricity Program Continues to Attract Competitive Interest – Alberta Announces Results of Rounds 2 and 3

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

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Courtesy of Osler. View the original article here. On November 22, 2018, the Government of Alberta announced that it is investing $200 million of Climate Leadership Plan funds to launch a new Community Generation Program (Program).[1]  The Program will support Alberta in reaching its target of 30% renewable electricity by 2030 and will provide dedicated funding… [Read More…] about Government of Alberta launches and seeks input on Community Generation Program for renewable electricity

First Solar-Specific Power Procurement Announced in Alberta

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Courtesy of Osler. View original article here. On October 2, 2018, the Alberta government, through the Minister of Infrastructure (Alberta Infrastructure) released a request for proposals for the first solar-specific renewable power procurement in Alberta (the Solar RFP). Solar RFP procurement process in comparison to the REP Processes Unlike the procurements by the Alberta Electric… [Read More…] about First Solar-Specific Power Procurement Announced in Alberta

Supreme Court Creates Uncertainty in Finding No Duty to Consult During the Law-Making Process

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Courtesy of Osler. View original article here. The Supreme Court of Canada in Mikisew Cree First Nation v. Canada (Governor General in Council) definitively answered, by a 7-2 majority, that the duty to consult does not apply to the development, passage and enactment of legislation — an issue previously left open by the Supreme Court. However, by… [Read More…] about Supreme Court Creates Uncertainty in Finding No Duty to Consult During the Law-Making Process

Carbon and Greenhouse Gas Legislation Across Canada

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Courtesy of Osler. View original article here. Canada is establishing a unique, two-tiered approach to climate change regulation. At the federal level, there is a proposed national carbon pricing policy which sets a minimum price on greenhouse gas emissions throughout Canada. This is supplemented by several provincial initiatives, which have established various mechanisms to tax,… [Read More…] about Carbon and Greenhouse Gas Legislation Across Canada

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

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Courtesty of Osler. View original article here. On March 29, 2018, the Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) launched Rounds 2 and 3 of its Renewable Electricity Program (REP). The REP is intended to incentivize the development of renewable energy projects in Alberta through a series of competitive processes aimed at adding 5,000 megawatts (MW) of… [Read More…] about Alberta Electric System Operator launches Rounds 2 and 3 of Renewable Electricity Program

First of Its Kind – Ontario NDP Tables Civil Liability for Climate Change Bill

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Courtesy of Osler. View original article here. On March 26, 2018, Ontario NDP MPP Peter Tabuns introduced Bill 21: “an Act respecting civil liability for climate-related harms,” which seeks to:  (i) impose civil liability on companies engaged in fossil fuel production; and (ii) “enhance legal tools” to ensure that such companies “contribute their fair share… [Read More…] about First of Its Kind – Ontario NDP Tables Civil Liability for Climate Change Bill