AboutWelcome to the CELF!
Welcome to the Canadian Energy Law Foundation (“CELF”). Since 1963, the CELF has endeavoured to be the pre-eminent non-profit association for lawyers engaged in energy law throughout Canada. Our mandate is to enhance and promote the understanding of current and emerging legal issues important to the energy industry through collegial thought-exchange and leadership. The CELF strives to promote research, discussion, debate and collaboration on the understanding, administration and promotion of energy law. Our reach and representation extend across Canada.
In June of 2022 we successfully held our 61st annual Research Seminar at Jasper and were very pleased with the level of participation and engagement by our members. We are thrilled to announce the CELF Research Seminar will be back in Jasper at the stunning Jasper Park Lodge from June 14 – 17, 2023. The Research Seminar will provide an opportunity for authors to present their research papers to the energy bar and allow the CELF to continue to fulfil its mandate. We hope that you will consider joining us!
In addition to the Research Seminar, the CELF will continue quality opportunities for education and engagement, including:
- Our biennial Energy Law Fundamentals Seminar, recently held in November 2022, allows junior lawyers to gain a practical understanding of basic energy law from leading professors and senior practitioners while developing contacts within the energy law community.
- In February 2020, we hosted a successful West Coast event in Vancouver, B.C. consisting of a panel discussion on the new Canadian Energy Regulator and Impact Assessment Agency, followed by a cocktail event. Similar events, including ones tailored specifically to the East Coast and the electricity industry, will be planned on an ongoing basis. The next West Coast event is tentatively planned for Q1 2023 in Vancouver, B.C.
- Annual graduate and undergraduate scholarships, awarded to students across Canada, provide an opportunity for the CELF to invest in the future of the industry, while our support for the attendance and research of energy focused academics continues the “virtuous cycle” of thought leadership.
- Our website provides links to upcoming CELF events and past CELF conference papers to ensure access to the latest trends and thought leadership.
It continues to be an exciting time to be a part of the CELF, perhaps now more than ever. I would like to specifically thank members of the CELF and our excellent sponsors for their generous and continuing support, as well as our Board of Directors and numerous volunteers, who comprise a great cross-section of the energy bar and volunteer many hours every year.
For anyone wishing to join the CELF, please visit our membership page. For existing members who would like to be more involved in CELF initiatives, please feel free to contact me or any of our directors.
Thank you,
Robbie Armfield & John Cusano
Co-Presidents, CELF
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