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Government Of Canada Reduces The Scope Of The Project List Under The Impact Assessment Act
The Government of Canada has amended the Physical Activities Regulations, removing certain intraprovincial energy projects and facilities regulated by the Canada Energy Regulator from the federal Impact Assessment Act's Project List. This regulatory change eliminates automatic federal oversight for fossil fuel-fired power plants and specific oil sands facilities, while transferring assessment responsibilities for interprovincial pipelines and transmission lines to the Canada Energy Regulator, potentially re
Canada Energy
BJ
Bennett Jones LLP
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Government Of Canada Makes Significant Changes To Energy Project Approvals Process
On September 3, the Government of Canada published amendments removing seven types of energy projects from the Physical Activities Regulations (the Project List) under the Impact Assessment Act (IAA). As a result, these types of projects will no longer be subject to the IAA but will continue to be regulated by the Canada Energy Regulator Act (CER Act) or applicable provincial environmental assessment regimes.
Canada Energy
TL
Torys LLP
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Not Beyond Reproach: Alberta Court Confirms Jurisdiction Over Alberta Energy Regulator
The Alberta Court of King's Bench has confirmed its jurisdiction to grant injunctive relief against the Alberta Energy Regulator despite a broadly worded statutory privative clause. This landmark decision, arising from Sumerian Oil & Gas's application to stay a suspension order affecting approximately 900 wells, represents one of the first considerations of the Supreme Court of Canada's recent Democracy Watch ruling and may significantly impact future disputes involving AER orders.
Canada Litigation
MA
MLT Aikins LLP
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Canada's Q2 2026 M&A Landscape
Canada's M&A market has sustained momentum through the first half of 2026, despite a complex global environment characterized by trade tensions, inflationary pressures and evolving geopolitical considerations. This quarterly update examines the industries leading Canadian M&A activity, how policy tailwinds are propelling energy transactions, the effects of AI-driven demand on the M&A landscape, and Canadian real estate trends.
Canada Commercial
BJ
Bennett Jones LLP
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Legislative Update Report No. 2026-12 Le Bulletin D’actualités Législatives
This comprehensive legislative update compiles recent bills, regulations, proclamations, and notices from federal, provincial, and territorial jurisdictions across Canada. How do these diverse legislative changes across multiple jurisdictions impact regulatory compliance and legal practice in areas ranging from environmental protection to securities regulation?
Canada Government
OH
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP
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Fast-Tracking Major Projects: Federal And Provincial Developments
On May 12, 2026, the Government of Canada (Government) released the Getting Major Projects Built in Canada - Discussion Paper on Proposed Legislative, Regulatory, and Policy Reforms (Discussion Paper). The Discussion Paper outlines proposed legislative, regulatory and policy reforms to reduce the regulatory burden facing proponents of major projects, ensure federal decisions are made in a timely manner and ultimately attract investments in large-scale projects in Canada.
Canada Government
BC
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
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Mise En œuvre Du Protocole D’accord Entre Le Canada Et L’Alberta : Points Saillants Pour Les Marchés Du Carbone En Alberta
Le Canada et l'Alberta ont conclu un accord de mise en œuvre qui modifie fondamentalement la tarification du carbone, établissant de nouveaux prix planchers, des contrats sur différence et des taux de resserrement ajustés. Comment ces changements transformeront-ils les marchés du carbone et les investissements dans les technologies propres au cours des quinze prochaines années?
Canada Environment
BC
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
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