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New international commercial arbitration regime takes effect in Ontario

On March 22, 2017, a new international commercial arbitration act for Ontario came into force. The International Commercial Arbitration Act, 2017...

Ontario’s “Fair Hydro Plan” changes provincial electricity pricing and expands opportunities for behind-the-fence generation

The Government of Ontario recently released highlights of its “Fair Hydro Plan” (the Plan), significantly reducing the price of electricity for...

Getting the Deal Through: Electricity Regulation

The electricity markets in Canada, unlike most other states, are regulated primarily at the provincial level and not at the federal level.

Environmental Review Tribunal exercises discretionary remedial power in Ostrander wind farm case

It is the first case to provide insight into how the Tribunal will exercise its discretionary remedial powers where a REA is found to meet the...

Alberta’s carbon tax – Bill 20: the Climate Leadership Implementation Act

On May 24, 2016, Alberta’s Environment Minister Shannon Phillips introduced Bill 20: the Climate Leadership Implementation Act. The Act’s purpose...

New Offshore Liability Regime Effective February 26, 2016

Significant changes to Canada’s offshore liability regime will come into effect on February 26, 2016.