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Osler Update Mar 2, 2021

Geothermal energy development

Geothermal energy is an important component of Canada’s transition to a low-carbon energy future.

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Blog Feb 26, 2021

Ontario Capital Markets Modernization Taskforce Final Report: A set of thoughtful ideas or a blueprint for change?

The Ontario Capital Markets Modernization Taskforce (the “Taskforce”) published its final report on January 22, 2021 (the...

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Blog Jan 13, 2021

Canada’s Hydrogen Strategy: Key considerations for infrastructure players

On December 16, 2020, Canada’s federal government released its Hydrogen Strategy for Canada (the “Strategy”). In a previous Osler...

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Canada’s Hydrogen Strategy: Key considerations for infrastructure players
Osler Update Dec 8, 2020

COVID-19 and difficult decisions for employers: Employment challenges in 2020

The year 2020 has been momentous for employment law. Human resources professionals, legal counsel and others have been forced to deal with constantly...

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Osler Update Dec 8, 2020

The rules they are a-changin’: Corporate governance developments in 2020

The unprecedented upheaval in the personal and work lives of Canadians and people worldwide resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic has not slowed down...

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Osler Update Dec 8, 2020

Federal and provincial battles continue over climate change regulation

The year 2020 featured significant legal developments in Canadian climate change regulation. This article explores the most important ones.

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Osler Update Jun 17, 2020

B.C.’s new legislation on benefit companies

As of June 30, 2020, for-profit businesses that are committed to conducting business in a responsible and sustainable way will be able to demonstrate...

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Osler Update Jun 11, 2020

Regulation for offshore drilling creates welcome efficiencies under the Impact Assessment Act

On June 3, 2020, Canada’s Minister of Environment and Climate Change issued the Regulation Respecting Excluded Physical Activities (Newfoundland...

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Osler Update Feb 21, 2020

Canadian investment markets turning green: Sustainable finance and green lending

Global recognition of the importance of environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations among investors and firms has prompted an emerging...

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Osler Update Mar 12, 2019

Social-impact investing: a viable asset class with an eye to the future

An array of new investment products is demonstrating there is a growing appetite by investors of all kinds – pension funds, governments and retail...

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