Energy Energy

Paving the way: Alberta Minister of Affordability and Utilities tables Bill 52 – Energy and Utilities Statutes Amendment Act, 2025

Bill 52 has been tabled by the Alberta Minister of Affordability and Utilities.

Tokenized carbon credits: how blockchain is revolutionizing carbon markets

We deconstruct the concept of carbon credits, explain the process of tokenization and discuss the benefits, challenges and applicable regulations.

Québec adopts its regulation prohibiting motor vehicles and internal combustion engines by 2035

The regulation is part of Québec’s actions to achieve its goal of 100% zero-emission vehicles sales by 2035.

Alberta codifies renewable energy policy objectives with new regulations

Regulations place new restrictions on — and create new regulatory requirements for — new power plant development.

Navigating Canada’s evolving carbon markets

Carbon markets present an opportunity to contribute to Canada’s climate objectives.

The changing environment of federal impact assessment

The current state of the federal Impact Assessment Act is examined, and possible future changes to the Act are explored.

Presenting our Legal Outlook

Osler Legal Outlook provides a look back on key legal developments in 2024 and a look forward to the implications for 2025 and beyond.

Federal government announces constitutionally questionable oil and gas sector emissions cap

Utilizing a cap-and-trade system, the proposed regulations would require the sector to reduce emissions by 35% below 2019 emissions by 2030.

Grassy Narrows brings the battle over mining claims and the duty to consult to Ontario

A notice of application alleges that the Ontario Mining Act violates a First Nation's treaty rights and contravenes principles laid out in the UNDRIP.

Blueberry River First Nations files claim against B.C. for the Gundy Plan

The claim raises important questions about BRFN governance and the implementation challenges inherent in the BRFN Agreement.