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Amendments To The Physical Activities Regulations Consolidate Major Projects Review Process Under The Canada Energy Regulator
On September 3, 2026, amendments to Canada's Physical Activities Regulations came into force, removing several project categories from federal Impact Assessment Act oversight and consolidating review authority with the Canada Energy Regulator. These changes eliminate overlapping federal review processes for international and interprovincial pipelines, electrical transmission lines, and certain energy facilities, aiming to streamline major project approvals while raising questions about Indigenous
Canada Environment
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McMillan LLP
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Amendments Streamline Project List Under Impact Assessment Act
The Government of Canada has amended regulations under the Impact Assessment Act to streamline environmental reviews for major infrastructure projects, particularly interprovincial pipelines. These changes shift regulatory responsibility for certain energy projects to the Canada Energy Regulator while removing other project types from federal review following the Supreme Court's 2024 constitutional ruling.
Canada Environment
MA
MLT Aikins LLP
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Conformité en matière de substances chimiques sous le régime de la LCPE : comment gérer le risque croissant de non-conformité à la réglementation
La réglementation des substances chimiques au Canada évolue rapidement, créant des risques juridiques et opérationnels importants pour les entreprises. Les obligations de conformité s'étendent désormais bien au-delà des simples interdictions de substances, englobant la documentation rigoureuse, la transparence de la chaîne d'approvisionnement et une surveillance réglementaire continue sous le régime de la Loi canadienne sur la protection de l'environnem
Canada Environment
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McCarthy Tétrault LLP
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Legislative Update Report No. 2026-15 Le Bulletin d’actualités législatives
This legislative update report provides a comprehensive overview of recent regulatory changes, proclamations, and notices across Canadian federal and provincial jurisdictions. The bulletin covers environmental regulations, energy law amendments, residential tenancy updates, and various sector-specific legislative developments affecting multiple industries and practice areas.
Canada Government
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Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP
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Québec-Canada Agreement: Toward A Single Environmental Assessment For Major Projects
Quebec and Canada have published a draft environmental assessment agreement that would establish a "one project, one assessment, one decision" framework for major projects in the province. The proposed cooperation agreement would eliminate the need for separate federal impact assessments for non-federal projects, instead relying on Quebec's existing Environment Quality Act process administered by BAPE. This streamlined approach differs from other provincial agreements and could significantly reduce approval
Canada Environment
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Dentons Canada LLP
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