Regulatory

Quebec’s New Petroleum Resources Act

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Courtesy of Stikeman Elliott. View original article here. In the early hours of Saturday, December 10, 2016, a bleary-eyed Quebec National Assembly voted 62 to 38 to adopt Bill 106, An Act to implement the 2030 Energy Policy and to amend various legislative provisions. The Minister of Natural Resources and Wildlife had introduced the bill on… [Read More…] about Quebec’s New Petroleum Resources Act

SCC Denies Ernst a Claim for Damages Against the Alberta Energy Regulator

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Courtesy of BD&P. View original article here. Introduction On January 13, the Supreme Court of Canada (the SCC) released its long-awaited decision in Ernst v. Alberta Energy Regulator1 (Ernst). Splitting 5-4 on the result, a plurality of the Court endorsed the principle that quasi-judicial administrative bodies, like the Alberta Energy Regulator (the Regulator), must be… [Read More…] about SCC Denies Ernst a Claim for Damages Against the Alberta Energy Regulator

Supreme Court of Canada Dismisses Appeal Challenging the Alberta Energy Regulator’s Immunity Provisions

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Courtesy of Stikeman Elliott. View original article here. On January 13, 2017, the Supreme Court of Canada released its judgment in Ernst v Alberta Energy Regulator, dismissing the appellant’s claim against the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) for damages for alleged breaches to her right to freedom of expression under section 2(b) of the Charter. Nevertheless, as we… [Read More…] about Supreme Court of Canada Dismisses Appeal Challenging the Alberta Energy Regulator’s Immunity Provisions

Supreme Court of Canada Ernst v. Alberta Energy Regulator Decision

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Courtesy of Alberta Energy Regulator. View original article here. Today’s Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) decision  is an important one to regulators across the country. This was an important decision affecting the ability of regulators to carry out their responsibilities, which was evident in the participation of other provinces in the proceeding in support of the AER. The… [Read More…] about Supreme Court of Canada Ernst v. Alberta Energy Regulator Decision

Ontario Net Metering Regulation: Ministry Posts Updated Regulatory Proposal

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Courtesy of Borden Ladner Gervais. View original article here. On December 22, 2016, the Ontario Ministry of Energy (the “Ministry”) posted an update to its August 19, 2016 regulatory proposal for revising the Net Metering Regulation: O. Reg. 541/05 (the “Regulation”). The Regulation established a province-wide net metering program in 2005 (the “Program”) by requiring electricity distributors… [Read More…] about Ontario Net Metering Regulation: Ministry Posts Updated Regulatory Proposal

BC LNG – Waiting for the World to Change

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Courtesy of Stikeman Elliott. View original article here. February 2013 was the height of optimism regarding the LNG export facilities that were being proposed for the West Coast of British Columbia. At that time almost 20 projects of varying sizes were at different stages of development. The province released budget papers that included a forecast… [Read More…] about BC LNG – Waiting for the World to Change

Carbon and Greenhouse Gas Legislation Across Canada

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Courtesy of Osler. View original article here. Canada is establishing a unique, two-tiered approach to climate change regulation. At the federal level, there is a proposed national carbon pricing policy which sets a minimum price on greenhouse gas emissions throughout Canada. This is supplemented by several provincial initiatives, which have established various mechanisms to tax,… [Read More…] about Carbon and Greenhouse Gas Legislation Across Canada

OEB Approves Consolidation of Enersource Hydro Mississauga, Horizon Utilities, PowerStream and Hydro One Brampton Networks

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Courtesy of Borden Ladner and Gervais. View original article here. Introduction In April of this year, Enersource Hydro Mississauga Inc. (“Enersource”), Horizon Utilities Corporation (“Horizon”), and PowerStream Inc. (“PowerStream”), three of the largest municipally owned local electricity distribution companies (“LDCs”) in Ontario, applied to the Ontario Energy Board requesting approval to amalgamate to form a… [Read More…] about OEB Approves Consolidation of Enersource Hydro Mississauga, Horizon Utilities, PowerStream and Hydro One Brampton Networks

Québec Passes New Legislation Governing Clean Energy and Oil and Gas Exploration

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Courtesy of Borden, Ladner and Gervais. View original article here. Introduction On December 10, 2016, the Québec National Assembly passed Bill 106: An Act to implement the 2030 Energy Policy and to amend various legislative provisions (“Bill 106”). Bill 106 enacts or amends various pieces of legislation relating to clean energy and oil and gas exploration in… [Read More…] about Québec Passes New Legislation Governing Clean Energy and Oil and Gas Exploration

Modernized Royalty System Ready for the New Year

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Courtesy of Alberta Energy. View original article here. Alberta’s modernized royalty framework for new oil and gas wells will come into effect Jan. 1, 2017 and will include two new programs to encourage industry to explore new areas and boost production. With the approval of a series of regulatory changes, Alberta’s Modernized Royalty Framework is… [Read More…] about Modernized Royalty System Ready for the New Year