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Ontario’s Largest Energy Procurement Announcement

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Ontario recently announced the largest competitive energy procurement in its history. This follows on the heels of its recently completed procurement process that secured nearly 3,000 megawatts (MW) of capacity in the...more

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New $30 Billion Transit Fund: Legal Perspectives on Canada's Evolving Public Transit and Capital Projects Landscape

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On July 17, 2024, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the official establishment of the Canada Public Transit Fund (CPTF). This initiative will provide $30 billion over the next 10 years and up to $3 billion annually on a...more

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Pre-Election Analysis: US-Canada Cross-Border Issues

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As we look ahead to 2025 and a new US administration and Congress, the relationship between the United States and Canada remains a cornerstone of North American stability and prosperity. However, the landscape of cross-border...more

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After the New Bill C-69: A Plan, a Directive and then What?

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In recent months, the Government of Canada took several steps that may alter the regulatory system for natural resource and infrastructure projects, and "clean growth projects" in particular....more

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Québec Government Introduces Long-Awaited Bill 69 to Modernize Energy Legislation

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After several months of anticipation, on June 6, 2024, the Minister of Economy, Innovation and Energy tabled Bill 69 - An Act to ensure the responsible governance of energy resources and to amend various legislative...more

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Strategic Shifts: Will Québec be Able to Reshape its Infrastructure Projects Enabling Legislation?

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Québec continues to grapple with a metaphorical “perfect storm” in its infrastructure and project world. Several factors converge at the same time, such as...more

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Quebec’s Bill 61 Establishes Transportation Infrastructure Agency With Wide-Ranging Powers

On May 9, 2024, Quebec’s Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility (Minister), Geneviève Guilbault, introduced Bill 61, An Act enacting the Act respecting Mobilité Infra Québec and amending certain provisions relating to...more

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Projet de loi n° 61 : Vastes pouvoirs pour l’agence Mobilité Infra Québec

Le 9 mai 2024, la ministre des Transports et de la Mobilité durable Geneviève Guilbault a déposé le Projet de loi no 61 – Loi édictant la Loi sur Mobilité Infra Québec et modifiant certaines dispositions relatives au...more

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Quebec’s Bill 62 Introduces Major Reforms to the Province’s Infrastructure Sector

On May 9, 2024, Quebec’s Minister responsible for Infrastructure, Jonatan Julien, introduced Bill 62, An Act mainly to diversify the acquisition strategies of public bodies and increase their agility in carrying out...more

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Plugged In: An EV Newsletter Vol. 2, No. 5

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Editor’s Note - Welcome to the May 2024 edition of Plugged In!  This month, we delve into the nuanced developments shaping the future of EVs, from strategic challenges to investment trends....more

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Projet de loi n° 62 : Vers une grande réforme du secteur des infrastructures

Le 9 mai 2024, le ministre responsable des Infrastructures, Jonatan Julien, a déposé le Projet de loi no 62 – Loi visant principalement à diversifier les stratégies d’acquisition des organismes publics et à leur offrir...more

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The Future of Alberta’s Infrastructure Market

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On Thursday, April 25, Pete Guthrie—the Minister of Infrastructure of Alberta—provided some insight on the future of Alberta's infrastructure market. The Minister focused on the advancements and improvements their team was...more

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Government of Ontario Proposes Suite of Changes to Land Use Planning and Development

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On April 10, 2024, Ontario’s Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing introduced Bill 185, the Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, 2024. The bill proposes significant reforms to Ontario’s Planning Act, the Municipal...more

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[Webinar] East and West Perspectives on Enabling Integrated Urban Transit Solutions: Examining Technology, Electrification, Legal...

Join us for an exclusive webinar which will provide a preview of some of the key topics we will explore at the Canadian Institute’s 2024 Urban Transit and Infrastructure Symposiums – East and West editions....more

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Legislative, Procurement and Governmental Updates Signal that British Columbia is Ripe for Renewable Energy Development

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Recent legislative, procurement and governmental updates, including BC Hydro’s upcoming Call for Power and updates to the BC Clean Energy Act will create increased opportunities for renewable energy development in the...more

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Pause (Lifted) on Renewable Project Approvals Part 3: AUC Module A and AUC Bulletin 2024-03

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The topic of renewable energy in Alberta again recently made major headlines across the province and country. As we outlined in our earlier blogs Pause on Renewable Project Approvals Part 1 and Pause on Renewable Project...more

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Alberta Government Provides Updated Policy Guidance for Renewable Development

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Alberta to Implement New Policies for Renewable Development - Alberta’s pause on issuing approvals for renewable energy projects (Pause) ended on February 29, 2024. Immediately prior, the Alberta government issued a news...more

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Hydro-Québec Selects 8 Wind Farms Projects Following its 2023 Call for Tenders

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According to its Electricity Supply Plan 2023-2032 submitted to the Régie de l'énergie at the end of 2022, Hydro-Québec expects growth in electricity demand to continue in Quebec in the next decade by an additional 25...more

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BC Hydro 2024 Call to Power—Overview of Draft Documents

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On June 15, 2023, the Government of British Columbia announced that BC Hydro would be moving forward with a call for new sources (the Call to Power) of 100 percent clean, renewable emission-free electricity from large-scale...more

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Unprecedented Opportunities Ahead for Renewable Developers Across Canada

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Electricity grid operators across the country continue to announce expanded procurements for non-emitting electricity to ensure supply adequacy in a transforming energy landscape. These announcements continue procurement...more

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Alberta Carbon Capture Incentive Program and Federal CCUS Investment Tax Credit – Two Green Lights for Carbon Capture in Alberta

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On November 28, 2023, the Alberta government introduced the Alberta Carbon Capture Incentive Program (“ACCIP”), a new grant offered by the provincial government to incentivize carbon capture, utilization, and storage (“CCUS”)...more

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Update on Alberta's Renewables Pause: Expert Recommendations Provided on Module A Land Impact Issues

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The Alberta Utilities Commission's (AUC) government-directed inquiry regarding the key issues of concern with renewable power projects in Alberta (the Inquiry) is underway. The focus of this post is Module A....more

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How Canadian Investment Can Help Rebuild Ukraine

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Attending the Rebuild Ukraine Business Conference in Toronto last week was an enriching experience. The conference aimed to foster collaboration, investment, and trade ties between Canadian and Ukrainian businesses by...more

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B.C.'s International Opportunity in Clean Technology

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The Greater Vancouver Board of Trade’s (GVBOT) annual Energy Forum, presented by Bennett Jones, put a spotlight on British Columbia and western Canada's position in the worldwide clean technology and energy market....more

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Change on the Horizon for Alberta's Electricity Regulatory Regime in 2024

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In 2004, Alberta's Transmission Regulation established the framework for the planning and development of Alberta’s electricity transmission infrastructure. Its intent was to attract new generation, increase competition and...more

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