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Bill C-49: proposed changes to energy regulation for the Atlantic offshore

The House of Commons has completed the first reading of Bill C-49 which seeks to modernize Canada’s energy regulatory framework for the Atlantic...

Alberta reaffirms TIER regime, setting stage to lead in carbon capture, utilization and storage

Following an extensive review and stakeholder consultation process, Alberta is making a number of key amendments to the Technology and Emissions...

Draft federal tax legislation package released

On August 9, 2022, the Canadian federal government released a package of draft legislation to implement various tax measures, update certain...

Canada’s new clean fuel standard – obligations for liquid fuel suppliers and opportunities for low-carbon energy producers

Canada’s new Clean Fuel Standard came into force on June 20, 2022, targeting carbon emission reductions in liquid fossil fuels and aiming to spur...

Canadian federal government releases significant package of draft tax legislation

Finance Canada releases significant draft tax legislation, including new limits on interest deductions and expanded CRA audit powers.

B.C. positions itself to lead hydrogen development with new policy framework

British Columbia recently unveiled its B.C. Hydrogen Strategy. Osler’s Sander Duncanson and Scott Carrière detail how the province aims to...

Evolution of the PPA

Discussions around solar and wind energy have come a long way in the last few years. In his blog post, Simon C. Baines discusses the evolution of...

Ontario’s first OEB approved renewable natural gas program

As Canada’s transition to a low-carbon economy accelerates, one of the features of that transition has been the adoption of Renewable Natural...

Financing Intellectual Property in Early and Growth Stage Fintech Companies

Financing Intellectual Property in Early and Growth Stage Fintech Companies