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British Columbia and Tahltan Nation enter into landmark consent-based decision-making agreement

On June 6, 2022, the Tahltan Nation and British Columbia entered into the first consent-based decision-making agreement negotiated under B.C.’s...

Alberta Court of Appeal finds federal impact assessment regime unconstitutional

In this Osler Update, we summarize the key aspects of the decision for proponents and businesses subject to federal environmental laws.

Alberta selects six proposals for carbon sequestration hubs for further evaluation

Alberta has announced six potential future sites for carbon sequestration hubs in the province. Osler’s Paula Olexiuk, Simon Baines, Sander...

Alberta proposes new grid displacement factor with important implications for solar and wind projects

Changes to Alberta’s electricity grid displacement factor announced in early March will affect new solar and wind projects across the province....

Government initiatives accelerate new investments in energy transition across Western Canada

The push towards energy transition and a net-zero future accelerated over the last year, promising significant new investment in Western Canada in...

COP26: Key outcomes and impact on voluntary carbon markets

Last month, Canada and nearly 200 other countries agreed to the Glasgow Climate Pact at COP26. We discuss how these international commitments and the...

Carbon capture and hydrogen development central to Western Canada’s energy transition

In 2021, Canada increased its commitments under the Paris Agreement and formalized its goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by the year 2050.

Look before you leap: Impact of recent developments in Indigenous law

Indigenous law in Canada has evolved significantly over the last decade, and 2021 was no exception. Read more about the changes.