ArticleMumbling About Climate ChangeAs you’ve probably noticed, no one is talking about climate change in the federal election. CanadaEnvironmentSiskinds LLP
ArticleQuebec Proposes Legislation To Broaden Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reporting RequirementsOn June 2, 2010, Quebec's Ministry of Sustainable Development, Environment and Parks announced that it has published, for a 60-day public consultation, amendments to the Regulation Respecting Mandatory Reporting of Certain Emissions of Contaminants into the Atmosphere (the Regulation). CanadaEnvironmentStikeman Elliott LLP
ArticleWhere Are The Leading Smart Cities?A discussion on the most efficient ten cities in relation to climate change. CanadaEnvironmentSiskinds LLP
VideoAdapting To The Changing Conditions Of The Canadian Energy Industry (Video)The energy industry continues to demonstrate remarkable adaptability in response to emerging challenges, including carbon capture and climate change. CanadaEnergy and Natural ResourcesBurnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP
ArticleCalifornia Vote Could Hinder Cap-and-Trade EffortsThe viability of a California cap-and-trade program will hinge on the outcome of the state's November elections.CanadaEnergy and Natural ResourcesStikeman Elliott LLP
ArticleInternational Green Economy ConferenceThe London School of Economics and the American Bar Association's Standing Committee of Environmental Law will be hosting a conference Participating in the New Green Economy: The Challenge of Climate Change and the Opportunities for Clean Energy May 23-24 in London. CanadaEnergy and Natural ResourcesStikeman Elliott LLP
ArticleManitoba Seeks Public Comment on Cap and Trade SystemAs part of their 2009 commitment to move forward with cap-and-trade legislation, the Province of Manitoba is inviting public comment on the structure of any future cap-and-trade regime.CanadaEnergy and Natural ResourcesStikeman Elliott LLP
ArticleWhat To Expect Once Your Wind Power Project Has Been ApprovedEnvironment and Climate Change Minister Catherine McKenna announced that Canada will have a national price on carbon before the end of the year. CanadaEnergy and Natural ResourcesBlake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
ArticleAction Partners Climate Change EventStikeman Elliott LLP is pleased to be a lead sponsor at the Action Partners climate change event presented by Rethink Sustainability. CanadaEnvironmentStikeman Elliott LLP
ArticleEnvironment Minister Says Canada Needs Better Price On Oil To Address Climate ChangeCanada's Environment Minister, Peter Kent, told the Financial Post in an interview from London that "[t]he ability of the oil and gas sector to absorb tough government controls on their greenhouse gas emissions depends on Canada getting a better price for its oil." CanadaEnvironmentDLA Piper
ArticleManitoba Seeks Public Comment On Cap-And-Trade SystemAs part of their 2009 commitment to move forward with cap-and-trade legislation, the Province of Manitoba is inviting public comment on the structure of any future cap-and-trade regime. CanadaFinance and BankingStikeman Elliott LLP
ArticleAre Pension Plan Administrators Legally Required To Consider Climate Change?According to the United Nations' Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's latest report, the science is now settled that human behaviour is the cause of climate change and it will have profound effects on our economy and natural world.CanadaEmployment and HROsler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP
ArticleOntario Sets The Stage For Greenhouse Gas Offset CreditsOntario continues to implement and refine its cap and trade program. Recently, Ontario finalized an Offset Credits Regulation (O. Reg. 529/17), began publishing Offset Initiative Protocols...CanadaEnergy and Natural ResourcesWillms & Shier Environmental Lawyers LLP
ArticleProposed Cap-and-Trade Design OptionsAs we noted in an April, 2015 post, Ontario is introducing a cap-and-trade system aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the province. CanadaEnergy and Natural ResourcesMcCarthy Tétrault
ArticleA New Crime: Hacking Carbon CreditsIn January, much of the European Union carbon trading system was shut down in response to the theft of carbon credits from a Czech carbon registry. CanadaEnvironmentSiskinds LLP
ArticleAlberta Schedules Stakeholder Review Session for GHG Protocol DevelopmentThe Government of Alberta has scheduled its second round Stakeholder Review session on the Greenhouse Gas Quantification Protocol Development for the Alberta Offset System for November 4th, 2010, in Edmonton. CanadaEnvironmentStikeman Elliott LLP
ArticleApplication For Extension To Federal Plastics Registry Deadline Of September 29The Federal Plastics Registry (FPR) introduced new reporting obligations for producers of certain plastic products placed on the Canadian market in 2024...CanadaEnvironmentWeirFoulds LLP
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ArticleCanada Chapter: Chambers Global Practice Guides - Environmental Law 2021In Canada, the federal (national) and provincial/territorial (regional) governments have responsibility for the protection of the environment.CanadaEnvironmentLawson Lundell LLP
ArticleCanadian Provinces Continue To Take The Lead On Climate Change InitiativesIn the absence of recent activity at the federal government level, Canadian provinces continue to take the lead on climate change initiatives. CanadaEnvironmentDentons