Canada: Utilities

In Canacol Energy Ltd. (Re) (“Canacol”), the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta (the “Court”) considered the proper scope of an order approving a monitor’s report and activities where the report addressed allegations that remained disputed and could be advanced in related Colombian proceedings.[1] The Court confirmed that interim approvals serve important purposes in insolvency proceedings, but cautioned that approval should not inadvertently determine—or appear to determine—issues that have not been adjudicated.

Canada is rapidly becoming a key destination for data centre investment, fueled by artificial intelligence and cloud computing growth. However, this expansion places unprecedented demands on electricity grids, water resources, and local communities. As federal and provincial governments introduce new frameworks to manage these resource challenges, developers and investors must navigate an increasingly complex landscape where power strategy...

Saskatchewan's new Data Centre Framework and Canada's Responsible Data Centre Development Principles establish comprehensive guidelines for data centre development, emphasizing Canadian ownership, data sovereignty, and bring-your-own-power requirements. How will these frameworks shape the future of data centre investments and operations across Canadian provinces, and what challenges remain in implementing these high-level policy priorities?

The Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) recently introduced the Major Projects Identification Committees (MPIC) process to keep up with increasing digitization and electricity demand in Ontario.

La Société indépendante d'exploitation du réseau d'électricité de l'Ontario lance un processus de comités d'identification des grands projets pour recenser les projets d'au moins 10 MW et soutenir...

The federal government has unveiled a national electricity strategy aimed at doubling Canada's electricity capacity by 2050 while advancing reliability, affordability, competitiveness and decarbonization.

The Ontario Energy Board (OEB) recently announced that it will review and evaluate its Incremental Capital Module (ICM) policy.

Holding companies (or "HoldCos") are ubiquitous in modern corporate and financial structures, and serve various business purposes. Within the realm of Ontario's electricity distribution sector, HoldCos are generally...

In its decision in North Vancouver (City) v British Columbia (Utilities Commission) ("Utilities Commission"), the British Columbia Court of Appeal (the "BCCA") made clear it will not entertain...