Joey Chan

Blueberry River First Nations files claim against B.C. for the Gundy Plan

On July 8, 2024, Blueberry River First Nations (BRFN) filed a Notice of Civil Claim^[1] (the Claim) against the province of British...

B.C. recognizes Haida Nation’s title to Haida Gwaii — what the historic agreement makes clear, and questions remaining

A recent agreement between B.C. and the Council of the Haida Nation is one of very few instances in which Aboriginal title has been formally...

A surge of initiatives: developments in Alberta power and electricity policy to watch in 2024

Last year saw several policy initiatives with the potential to significantly impact Alberta’s power and electricity framework. We look at some key...

Proposed clean electricity regulations: is Canada staying in its lane?

In support of international efforts to limit climate change, the Government of Canada is endeavouring to achieve a net-zero emissions national...

Bill C-49: proposed changes to energy regulation for the Atlantic offshore

On May 30, 2023, the House of Commons completed the first reading of Bill C-49. If enacted, Bill C-49 will amend...

Ruby River Capital LLC initiates NAFTA claim for ‘gross procedural unfairness’, ‘manifest arbitrariness’ and ‘double standards’ employed by Québec and Canada in rejecting GNLQ LNG project

A recent international arbitration claim against the government of Canada could have important implications for future environmental assessment...

Carbon capture, utilization and storage developments in British Columbia and Alberta

Carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) technology promises to be a key tool in Canada’s goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050....

B.C. legislative amendments will facilitate hydrogen development

Jesse Baker and Joey Chan discuss how a new British Columbia law will regulate hydrogen production as part of the province’s plan to transition...

Regulatory Approval for Energy Projects

Updated October 2022 Depending on the scope and location of the project, proposed energy projects in Canada may require a range of regulatory and...