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What Are the Implications for Boards of Directors in Light of the Redwater Decision?

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Courtesy of Borden, Ladner Gervais. View original article here. From the public policy standpoint, there has been a shift towards more environmental stewardship in Canada, evidenced by heightened media attention on environmental issues and by an expanded legal framework relating to the management of environmental liabilities. For example, directors may be personally liable for violation… [Read More…] about What Are the Implications for Boards of Directors in Light of the Redwater Decision?

New Alberta Wind Energy Guidelines Include Prescriptive Environmental Requirements

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Courtesy of Osler. View original article here. On January 27, 2017, Alberta Environment and Parks (AEP) released its long-anticipated Wildlife Directive for Alberta Wind Energy Projects (Directive), effective that day. The Directive updates the 2011 Wildlife Guideline for Alberta Wind Energy Projects (2011 Guidelines) and includes a summary of potential wildlife issues associated with wind energy developments in Alberta.… [Read More…] about New Alberta Wind Energy Guidelines Include Prescriptive Environmental Requirements

Optimism, More Activity Mark Royalty Review Anniversary

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Courtesy of Alberta Energy. View original article here. Rig counts across Alberta have risen substantially compared with this time last year as economic activity and jobs return in the energy sector. The increased activity is taking place one year after the Alberta government announced its modernized royalty framework, which encourages industry to innovate and reduce… [Read More…] about Optimism, More Activity Mark Royalty Review Anniversary

Designing Alberta’s New Electricity Capacity Market: Work Begins but Much to be Done

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Courtesy of Borden Ladner Gervais. View original article here. Earlier this month, members of BLG attended the Alberta Electric System Operator’s (AESO’s) first stakeholder engagement session in Calgary on the design of Alberta’s forthcoming capacity market. As we wrote about in Alberta to Cap Electricity Rates and Bring in a Capacity Market, the provincial government first… [Read More…] about Designing Alberta’s New Electricity Capacity Market: Work Begins but Much to be Done

Alberta Sets Out Energy Efficiency Vision

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Courtesy of Alberta Energy. View original article here. A new energy efficiency report gives the province a road map for creating jobs, diversifying the economy and saving Albertans money. The new report points to programs like small-scale solar and greater use of energy-saving appliances as ways to improve the lives of Albertans. Alberta now has a… [Read More…] about Alberta Sets Out Energy Efficiency Vision

The Relevance (and Likelihood) of Action on Carbon in a Post-Trump World

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Courtesy of Stikeman Elliott. View original article here. The election of Donald Trump and his recent cabinet nominations of individuals who have been described in the mainstream U.S media climate skeptics, including Scott Pruitt (Environmental Protection Agency), Rick Perry (Department of Energy) and Rex Tillerson, the former CEO of ExxonMobil (Department of State), has many… [Read More…] about The Relevance (and Likelihood) of Action on Carbon in a Post-Trump World

Quebec’s New Petroleum Resources Act

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Courtesy of Stikeman Elliott. View original article here. In the early hours of Saturday, December 10, 2016, a bleary-eyed Quebec National Assembly voted 62 to 38 to adopt Bill 106, An Act to implement the 2030 Energy Policy and to amend various legislative provisions. The Minister of Natural Resources and Wildlife had introduced the bill on… [Read More…] about Quebec’s New Petroleum Resources Act

SCC Denies Ernst a Claim for Damages Against the Alberta Energy Regulator

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Courtesy of BD&P. View original article here. Introduction On January 13, the Supreme Court of Canada (the SCC) released its long-awaited decision in Ernst v. Alberta Energy Regulator1 (Ernst). Splitting 5-4 on the result, a plurality of the Court endorsed the principle that quasi-judicial administrative bodies, like the Alberta Energy Regulator (the Regulator), must be… [Read More…] about SCC Denies Ernst a Claim for Damages Against the Alberta Energy Regulator

Supreme Court of Canada Dismisses Appeal Challenging the Alberta Energy Regulator’s Immunity Provisions

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Courtesy of Stikeman Elliott. View original article here. On January 13, 2017, the Supreme Court of Canada released its judgment in Ernst v Alberta Energy Regulator, dismissing the appellant’s claim against the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) for damages for alleged breaches to her right to freedom of expression under section 2(b) of the Charter. Nevertheless, as we… [Read More…] about Supreme Court of Canada Dismisses Appeal Challenging the Alberta Energy Regulator’s Immunity Provisions

Supreme Court of Canada Ernst v. Alberta Energy Regulator Decision

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Courtesy of Alberta Energy Regulator. View original article here. Today’s Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) decision  is an important one to regulators across the country. This was an important decision affecting the ability of regulators to carry out their responsibilities, which was evident in the participation of other provinces in the proceeding in support of the AER. The… [Read More…] about Supreme Court of Canada Ernst v. Alberta Energy Regulator Decision