Energy Energy

Federally backed loan guarantees aim to unlock Indigenous investment

The Government of Canada aims to improve access to capital for Indigenous groups seeking financing for major projects.

Avoiding IP quicksand: lessons from ITP SA v. CNOOC Petroleum North America ULC

The decision serves as a reminder of the potential consequences of failing to manage IP diligently within large infrastructure projects.

Paving the way: Alberta Minister of Affordability and Utilities tables Bill 52 – Energy and Utilities Statutes Amendment Act, 2025

Bill 52 has been tabled by the Alberta Minister of Affordability and Utilities.

Tokenized carbon credits: how blockchain is revolutionizing carbon markets

We deconstruct the concept of carbon credits, explain the process of tokenization and discuss the benefits, challenges and applicable regulations.

Québec adopts its regulation prohibiting motor vehicles and internal combustion engines by 2035

On December 16, 2024, Québec adopted the Regulation prescribing certain prohibitions as regards motor vehicles and internal combustion engines (the...

Alberta codifies renewable energy policy objectives with new regulations

On December 6, 2024, Alberta introduced regulations placing new restrictions on — and creating new regulatory requirements for — new power plant...

Navigating Canada’s evolving carbon markets

Carbon markets present an opportunity to contribute to Canada’s climate objectives.

The changing environment of federal impact assessment

The current state of the federal Impact Assessment Act is examined, and possible future changes to the Act are explored.

Presenting our Legal Outlook

Osler Legal Outlook provides a look back on key legal developments in 2024 and a look forward to the implications for 2025 and beyond.

Federal government announces constitutionally questionable oil and gas sector emissions cap

Utilizing a cap-and-trade system, the proposed regulations would require the sector to reduce emissions by 35% below 2019 emissions by 2030.