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Simon C. Baines

Partner, Energy, Calgary

Sander Duncanson

Partner, Regulatory, Indigenous and Environmental, Calgary

Jacob A. Sadikman

Partner, Commercial, Toronto

Evan Barz

Associate, Disputes, Toronto

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Osler’s Canada Energy Transition Blog provides insight and commentary on legal and other issues related to Canada’s current and ongoing drive to establish a thriving low-carbon economy.

We cover new and evolving issues, environmental matters, government initiatives, regulatory developments, court decisions and legislation – such as carbon pricing and emissions offset regimes – of interest to businesses focused on the development and commercialization of sustainable energy projects and emerging technologies central to Canada’s energy transition.

Such projects and technologies include those related to hydrogen, bio-fuels (and other low carbon fuels), geothermal energy, lithium, helium, agtech, wind, solar, biomass and carbon capture, use and storage (CCUS).

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Blog Sep 15, 2022

Ontario proposes regulatory amendments to the Emissions Performance Standards Program for the 2023–2030 period

Proposed regulatory amendments to Ontario’s Emissions Performance Standards Program will align it with the federal benchmark for carbon...

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Blog Aug 25, 2022

Alberta finalizes new geothermal regulatory regime with Directive 089

Geothermal energy is poised to play a key role in Canada’s energy transition. Alberta’s new Directive 089 adds clarity to the regulatory...

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Blog Aug 9, 2022

Québec’s low-carbon-intensity fuel content requirement to start in 2023

With Québec poised to require lower carbon intensity in gasoline and diesel fuel starting next year, Osler’s Alexandre Fallon examines the new...

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Blog Jun 30, 2022

Alberta takes steps to encourage development of metals and critical minerals essential to energy transition

Osler lawyers discuss recent legislative and regulatory changes designed to advance a new regime for the development of metals and critical minerals...

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Blog Jun 21, 2022

Opportunities in Canada for small modular reactors

Governments across Canada are exploring small modular reactors, touting their potential to provide safe, affordable and reliable energy while...

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Opportunities in Canada for small modular reactors
Blog May 9, 2022

Ontario amends net metering regulation for third-party ownership

New Ontario regulations open the possibilities of renewable energy to a wider pool of industrial and residential customers. Osler’s Jacob...

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Blog Apr 21, 2022

Ontario publishes Low-Carbon Hydrogen Strategy to support growing sector

Ontario’s new Low-Carbon Hydrogen Strategy seeks to position the province as a leader in the burgeoning sector. Osler’s Richard J. King,...

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Blog Apr 1, 2022

Alberta selects six proposals for carbon sequestration hubs for further evaluation

Alberta has announced six potential future sites for carbon sequestration hubs in the province. Osler’s Paula Olexiuk, Simon Baines, Sander...

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Blog Apr 1, 2022

Federal government establishes 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan

On March 29, the federal government released its 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan, outlining part of its strategy on the road to net-zero. Osler’s...

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Blog Mar 7, 2022

Alberta proposes new grid displacement factor with important implications for solar and wind projects

Changes to Alberta’s electricity grid displacement factor announced in early March will affect new solar and wind projects across the province....

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