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- The Supreme Court of Canada Rules That Part of the Federal Impact Assessment Act Is Unconstitutional
On October 13, 2023, the Supreme Court of Canada rendered its highly anticipated decision regarding the constitutionality of Canada’s Impact Assessment Act (“IAA”) and Physical Activities Regulations (“Regulations”). In a decision authored by Chief Justice Wagner, a 5-2 majority concluded that the “ … Read more »
- Alberta Environment lays charges against a Carbon Offset Firm under the Emissions Management and Climate Resilience Act
For the first time, Alberta Environment and Protected Areas (AEPA) charged an Alberta based environmental services company that provided third party verification services in connection with the compliance and reporting obligations required under the Emissions Management and Climate Resilience Act (E … Read more »
- Sierra Club of British Columbia Foundation v. British Columbia
In Sierra Club of British Columbia Foundation v. British Columbia (Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy), 2023 BCSC 74 [Sierra Club], earlier this year, the British Columbia Supreme Court found that the courts have the power to enforce reporting requirements mandated in British Columb … Read more »
- Federal Government releases proposals relating to clean technology and resource tax incentives
On March 28, 2023, Canada’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Chrystia Freeland, delivered the Liberal Government’s federal budget, “A Made-in-Canada Plan: Strong Middle Class, Affordable Economy, Healthy Future” (“Budget 2023”).
Read more » - Amending the TIER Regulation: Maintaining Alberta’s Carbon Pricing System and Bolstering the CCUS Framework