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21 March 2025

Ontario’s Energy Surcharge In Response To U.S. Tariffs: Thomas J. Timmins Weighs In For The Hill

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Speaking with The Hill, Thomas J, Timmins, leader of Gowling WLG's Energy Practice Group, provided insights on Ontario’s proposed energy surcharge...
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Speaking with The Hill, Thomas J, Timmins, leader of Gowling WLG's Energy Practice Group, provided insights on Ontario’s proposed energy surcharge—a response to U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods. The surcharge is designed to offset economic disadvantages for Ontario’s energy sector in cross-border trade.

"It would be paid by the electricity system operator or by the contracting party," said Timmins. "It would be paid by whoever the counterparty is to Ontario, and there might be multiple counterparties… some of them might be governmental, some of them might be private."

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Gowling WLG’s Energy Group provides strategic legal counsel on a wide range of energy-related matters, including regulatory compliance, project development and cross-border trade. Our team helps clients navigate the complexities of the evolving energy landscape, ensuring they are well-positioned for success.

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Gowling WLG is an international law firm built on the belief that the best way to serve clients is to be in tune with their world, aligned with their opportunity and ambitious for their success. Our 1,400+ legal professionals and support teams apply in-depth sector expertise to understand and support our clients’ businesses.

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