Executive orders issued by President Donald J. Trump during his first day in office signaled a sharp shift in US policy as may affect the development and use of energy resources in the United States—particularly oil, natural...more
The federal Canadian Greenhouse Gas Offset Credit System Regulations (OCSR) and the Clean Fuel Regulations (CFR), under the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act and Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, respectively,...more
On December 16, 2021, the Prime Minister released the much-anticipated mandate letters outlining executive priorities and providing direction to cabinet ministers for the upcoming term. While customized for each of the 38...more
3/30/2022
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Following two weeks of negotiations between delegates from 197 countries, on Friday, November 13, 2021, COP26 concluded in Glasgow, Scotland, culminating in the release of the final COP26 decision, now known as the Glasgow...more
While economic recovery from the pandemic to date, internationally and in Canada, has been uneven and bumpy, a large share of output and jobs have been regained, and the prospects for advanced economies are strong....more
On March 5, 2021, the federal government released draft Greenhouse Gas Offset Credit System Regulations (Draft Regulations), providing some clarity as to how federal offsets will be created, tracked and ultimately used to...more
3/17/2021
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Energy Policy ,
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Renewable Energy
Balanced Messaging with the Introduction of New Legislation -
With the recent tabling of proposed legislation to reform the environmental and regulatory system for major projects, the federal government stated the...more