Natural Resources
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October 08, 2024
Ontario Securities Commission releases report detailing its approach to sustainable finance
As climate events increasingly impact economies and equity markets, the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) has published a report detailing its approach to sustainable finance.
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October 08, 2024
Reliance on artificial intelligence: Could it stymie the growth of law?
Regardless of one’s personal view of the topic, it is undeniable that artificial intelligence (AI) will impact the future of law, as it will much of the rest of society.
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October 07, 2024
Federal Court of Appeal finds approval of CN Rail intermodal container hub to be reasonable
In a boost for CN Rail, the Federal Court of Appeal has set aside a finding that federal decisions approving the construction of a CN intermodal logistics hub in Milton, Ont., were unreasonable.
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October 04, 2024
Alberta gives feds ultimatum over changes to Impact Assessment Act
Alberta has provided the federal government with a four-week deadline to remedy what it says are “unconstitutional provisions” in the Impact Assessment Act (IAA) or face a new legal challenge.
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October 04, 2024
Federal bill aimed at boosting Atlantic Canada's offshore green energy sector receives royal assent
In an expected boost to Atlantic Canada's economy, Ottawa has announced that Bill C-49, An Act to amend the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Atlantic Accord Implementation Act and the Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Resources Accord Implementation Act has received royal assent, clearing the way for a joint management regulatory framework for the development of offshore renewable energy.
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October 04, 2024
Bill 23 continues to shape Ontario’s land use planning: Latest updates, other changes
In the last month, the new Provincial Planning Statement, 2024 has been widely discussed, along with other significant planning initiatives, including the rollout of changes introduced by Bill 23. Bill 23 brought substantial changes to Ontario’s land use planning regime, aimed at addressing the housing crisis by increasing housing supply and incentivizing the construction of 1.5 million homes over the next 10 years.
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October 02, 2024
Feds announce new environmental framework to target pollution, hazardous substances
The federal government has announced a framework to protect the right to a healthy environment, done through modernization and administration of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA). It is the first time that the right to a healthy environment will specifically be recognized under the Act.
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October 01, 2024
Feds release final list of Chinese steel and aluminum products to be taxed
Canada has announced the final list of Chinese-made steel and aluminum products that will be subject to a 25 per cent surtax and Chinese-made electric vehicles (EVs) subject to a 100 per cent tariff. The EV tariffs are enforced starting Oct. 1.
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October 01, 2024
Alberta’s top court upholds ruling that Shell owns contaminated well under 1991 agreement
The Alberta Court of Appeal has upheld a ruling that an abandoned oil and gas well that was later found to be contaminated was acquired by Shell in 1991.
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October 01, 2024
Canada ‘not in a good place’ no matter who wins U.S. election, trade expert says
Although it is nearly impossible to tell whether Donald Trump or Kamala Harris will end up occupying the White House after this November’s U.S. presidential election, one thing is likely a certainty — conflict between Canada and its neighbour to the south over trade and economic issues.