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“Courts Lack The Capacity To Resolve These Issues”: US Court Dismisses Private Law Climate Case Against Utility Company

In a case of first impression, a North Carolina court has dismissed a climate lawsuit brought by the town of Carrboro against a public utility company, finding that the matters raised in the claim were not justiciable or, in other words, inappropriate for determination by a court.

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Fasken

Change Order: Canada’s Spring Economic Update 2026 Sets A New Federal Infrastructure Agenda

On April 28, 2026, the federal government released Canada’s Spring Economic Update 2026 (the “ Update ”), continuing the “Build Canada Strong” agenda first set out in Budget 2025.

Canada Government

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McMillan LLP

Powering Up: Canada’s New National Electricity Strategy

On May 14, 2026, the federal government released Powering Canada Strong: A National Strategy for an Electrified Canadian Economy (the “Strategy”).

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McMillan LLP

Canada's Clean Electricity Investment Tax Credit: A Comprehensive Guide

The Canadian government has enacted five refundable investment tax credits (“ITCs”) designed to grow Canada’s clean economy and keep Canada competitive in attracting investment in clean energy projects.

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Fasken

Investir Dans Le GNL Canadien – Partie 2 – Principales Questions Commerciales, Juridiques Et De Répartition Des Risques

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Fasken (French)

Canada’s New Electricity Strategy: Powering An Electrified Future By 2050

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Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

Investing In Canadian LNG Part 2 – Key Commercial, Legal And Risk Allocation Issues

Canada Commercial

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Fasken

Carbon Market In Québec: New Draft Regulation Proposes Key Changes To The Cap-and-trade System

Worldwide Environment

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Dentons Canada LLP

Looking Beyond The Last Cause: Insurance Coverage For Multi-cause Losses

Canada Insurance

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Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Ontario Announces Streamlined Process For Major Energy Projects, Including Data Centres

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Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Engagements en matière de consultation et conséquences commerciales : la Cour suprême de la Colombie-Britannique annule l’approbation d’un transfert de concession

Canada Litigation

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McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Northwest Passage Trade Corridor: What Should Canadian Businesses Be Watching?

Canada International

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Miller Thomson LLP

Corridor Commercial Du Passage Du Nord-Ouest : Que Devraient Surveiller Les Entreprises Canadiennes ?

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Miller Thomson LLP

Canada And Alberta Advance Proposed West Coast Oil Pipeline Through Implementation Agreement

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Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Federal Government Proposes Non-Compete Prohibition And Publishes Final Equal Pay Regulations Under The Canada Labour Code

Canada Employment

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Fasken

QSBC Shares And The 24 Month Holding Period Requirement

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Linmac

U.S.–Canada Tariffs: Timeline Of Key Dates And Documents

Canada International

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Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

How To Master The 24-Month Holding Period Requirement For QSBC Shares And Lifetime Capital Gains Exemption In Canada

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Rotfleisch & Samulovitch P.C.

Closing The Loophole On Indirect Trust Transfers And The 21-Year Deemed Disposition Rule: New Measure In Budget 2025

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Rotfleisch & Samulovitch P.C.

Future Of Canada’s Carbon Markets Anchored By Canada-Alberta MOU Implementation Agreement

On May 15, 2026, the Prime Minister of Canada and the Premier of Alberta announced an agreement to implement the Canada-Alberta Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) announced in November 2025. This implementation agreement (Agreement) is the latest announcement on intergovernmental cooperation and formalizes the draft cooperation agreement announced in April and discussed in our March 25, 2026 Update: “Canada and Alberta sign draft cooperation agreement on impact assessment after historic MOU”.

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Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Canada Issues National Strategy For Electrifying The Canadian Economy: “Powering Canada Strong”

On May 14, 2026, the Government of Canada announced Powering Canada Strong (the Strategy), a national strategy aimed at expanding Canada’s electricity system. The Strategy responds to growing electricity demand and outlines proposed measures intended to support economic growth, energy security and climate goals.

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Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Federal Government Launches Consultation On Accelerated Major Project Approvals And “One Canadian Economy” Reforms

The Canadian federal government has launched a 30-day consultation on sweeping reforms to accelerate major project approvals, proposing a centralized one-year timeline and "one project, one review" approach. These legislative and regulatory changes aim to streamline infrastructure development while raising critical questions about Indigenous consultation, environmental oversight, and the balance between expedited approvals and meaningful public engagement.

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McCarthy Tétrault LLP

The Great Rewiring: Canada’s Electricity Strategy

On May 14, 2026, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the long-awaited National Electricity Strategy (the Strategy) containing a bold goal to double Canada’s electricity grid capacity by 2050.

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Dentons Canada LLP

Implementation Agreement – Relying On The Tried-and-True TIER Program And A Path Forward For Energy

Canada Environment

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Dentons Canada LLP

Power Perspectives 2026: Atlantic Canada Regional Overview

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McCarthy Tétrault LLP

A Carbon And Crude Compromise: Canada-Alberta Agreement On Oil Pipeline, Pathways And Carbon Pricing

Canada Environment

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Torys LLP

Implementation Of The Canada-Alberta MOU: Key Takeaways For Carbon Markets In Alberta

Canada Environment

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Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Attorney Spotlight: Adam Banack On The Next Generation Of Nuclear Energy

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Mintz

Powering Canada Strong: Canada Launches National Electricity Strategy For Consultation

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Torys LLP

Building Out The Electricity Grid: Canada’s New National Electricity Strategy

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McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Le Canada publie sa stratégie nationale pour électrifier l’économie canadienne, « Propulser un Canada fort »

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Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Alberta And Canada Advance Strategies To Promote Nuclear Energy

Worldwide Energy

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Cassels

IESO's Long Lead-Time Request For Proposals: From Engagement To Active Procurement

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Dentons Canada LLP

Building Out The Electricity Grid: Canada’s New National Electricity Strategy

Canada's federal government has unveiled an ambitious National Electricity Strategy targeting a doubling of grid capacity by 2050, promising $15 billion in energy savings while navigating complex federal-provincial jurisdictional challenges.

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McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Le Canada publie sa stratégie nationale pour électrifier l’économie canadienne, « Propulser un Canada fort »

Le gouvernement du Canada a publié sa stratégie nationale pour élargir le réseau électrique du pays, répondant à une demande d'électricité qui devrait doubler d'ici 2050.

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Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Alberta And Canada Advance Strategies To Promote Nuclear Energy

One week later, on April 29, 2026, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) announced that it is developing a transformative new Nuclear Strategy for Canada (Federal Nuclear Strategy), to be released by the end of 2026.

Worldwide Energy

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Cassels

IESO's Long Lead-Time Request For Proposals: From Engagement To Active Procurement

In our article of March 31, 2026, we reported on the Independent Electricity System Operator’s (IESO) fourth stakeholder engagement session regarding its Long Lead-Time Request for Proposals (the LLT RFP).

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Dentons Canada LLP

Modernization Of Québec Mining Law

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BCF Business Law

Canada's Infrastructure Dealmaking And Development

Bennett Jones invites investors to explore Canada's infrastructure investment landscape, where regulatory reforms, Indigenous equity participation, and government-backed initiatives are converging to accelerate major project development across energy, critical minerals, and digital infrastructure.

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Bennett Jones LLP

Legislative Update Report No. 2026-08 Le Bulletin D’actualités Législatives

Osler's Legislative Update is a bi-weekly listing of new legislation. This issue covers legislation for the period 04/09 to 04/22.

Canada Government

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Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Spring Economic Update Expands Canada's Carbon Capture Tax Credit Regime To Include Enhanced Oil Recovery

The federal government released the Spring Economic Update (SEU) on April 28, 2026, with the stated purpose of advancing its goal of building a stronger, more independent and resilient Canadian economy.

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Bennett Jones LLP

Canada Expands CCUS Investment Tax Credit To Include Enhanced Oil Recovery

On April 28, 2026, the federal government released the Spring Economic Update, which proposes to formally expand the Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage Investment Tax Credit (the CCUS ITC) to include enhanced...

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MLT Aikins LLP

Procurement Future For Repowered Facilities In Ontario

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Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Power Perspectives 2026: Alberta Regional Overview

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McCarthy Tétrault LLP

How Canada's Global Partners Can Help Supercharge The Energy Sector

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Torys LLP

Update On Canada’s Clean Economy Investment Tax Credits

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Torys LLP

Giving Fast Lane Permitting A Test Drive

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Torys LLP

B.C. Realigns On ZEVs: What The Latest Amendments Mean For Your Business

Canada Environment

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McMillan LLP

Federal Fuel Tax Holiday

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Millar Kreklewetz

Bill 30: Alberta’s Expedited 120-Day Approvals Act, 2026 – What It Means For The Energy Sector

Canada Government

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McCarthy Tétrault LLP

The Critical Role Of The Canada-Alberta MOU In Canada's Energy Roadmap

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Torys LLP

Transforming Canada Into An Energy Superpower: Q&A With The Minister Of Energy And Natural Resources, Tim Hodgson

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Torys LLP

Updates To The IESO’s Long Lead-Time And LT2 Window 2 Requests For Proposals: Timelines, Incentives, And Next Steps

Canada Government

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Torys LLP

Financing Canada’s Energy Superpower Ambitions

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Torys LLP

Offshore Wind In The Atlantic – Canada’s Trump Card

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Dentons Canada LLP

Funding Canada’s Next Wave Of Nuclear Development

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Torys LLP

Canadian Oil And Gas M&A: What Comes Next For Canada As An Energy Superpower

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Torys LLP

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Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP

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Stikeman Elliott LLP

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