Saskatchewan has released regulations aimed at curbing industrial emissions after the federal government agreed to remove the province from the federal output-based pricing system (OBPS).
The OBPS imposes a tax on … Read More
This is an update to our previous blog on the Alberta Court of Appeal’s reference decision finding the federal Impact Assessment Act (IAA) unconstitutional.
Background: Revamped Federal Environmental Assessment Challenged by … Read More
On May 10, 2022, the Alberta Court of Appeal released its decision on the constitutionality of the federal Impact Assessment Act (IAA).
The main issue before the Court was whether the … Read More
Authors: Rangi Jeerakathil, Samina Ullah
The federal government outlined its plans for achieving net zero – and requiring big banks and other financial institutions to make climate-related financial disclosures – in … Read More
On March 29, 2022, the Government of Canada released the "2030 Emissions Reduction Plan: Canada's Next Steps to Clean Air and a Strong Economy" (the “2030 Plan”) – the first … Read More
The Government of Canada has re-introduced legislation to amend the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 ("CEPA") and make related amendments to the Food and Drugs Act.
Bill S-5, Strengthening Environmental Protection … Read More
Authors: Jessica Buhler, John Gruber
On December 1, 2021, the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) released new requirements and guidance related to liability management: Directive 088 – Licensee Life-Cycle Management. This Directive is intended … Read More
Authors: Jodi Wildeman, K.C., Deron Kuski, K.C., Andrew Konopelny, Bennet Misskey
In Reference re Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act, a 6-3 majority of the Supreme Court of Canada upheld the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act … Read More
On March 26, 2021, the B.C. Provincial Court issued Teck Coal Limited the largest fine in history under the Fisheries Act for contaminating B.C. waterways.
Teck pled guilty to two counts … Read More
Authors: Deron Kuski, K.C., Jodi Wildeman, K.C., Bennet Misskey, Andrew Konopelny
On March 25, 2021, the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) released its decision in the much anticipated Reference re Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act, … Read More
