Breaking the Cycle: Flooding, Infrastructure, and Climate Law in Practice
Podcast - Diamond Alternative Energy, LLC v. EPA: The Intersection of Constitutional and Environmental Law
Navigating Renewable Energy: Insights from the ACP Siting and Permitting Conference - Energy Law Insights
ESG Essentials: What You Need To Know Now - Episode 19 - Power Struggles: Federal vs. State Authority in Energy Law
Emerging Risks & Opportunities: Navigating Environmental & Sustainability Regulations During the First 100 Days
ESG Essentials: What You Need To Know Now - Episode 18 - The Reshaping of ESG & DEI
Litigios verdes, ¿qué son?
Greenhushing: What It Is & Why It Matters
AGG Talks: Cross-Border Business Podcast - Episode 21: The 2024 U.S. Election’s Impact on ESG Regulations
Environmental and Sustainability Regulations & the New Administration
The Loper Bright Decision - What Really Happened to Chevron and What's Next
Podcast - Gestión del gobierno en el sector de energía: Una mirada desde los entes de control
Navigating Environmental Restrictions on Alternative Project Delivery for Complex Infrastructure Projects
Minería en tiempos de transición energética
COP16 en Colombia: El Futuro de la Biodiversidad
Election Roundup: How a Trump Administration Could Shape the Oil and Gas Landscape
Election Roundup: How a Harris Administration Could Shape the Oil and Gas Landscape
Navigating ESG: Preparing for Future Regulations (Part Two) — Regulatory Oversight Podcast
On-Demand Webinar | Recent Updates to Federal Environmental and Natural Resource Regulations
Business Better Podcast Episode: Sustainability Spotlight – A Conversation with Vicinity Energy
On June 6, 2025 the federal government tabled Bill C-5, the One Canadian Economy Act, carrying out Prime Minister Carney’s election commitment to provide “one-window” regulatory decisions through a newly established Federal...more
Welcome to Horizon, DLA Piper’s monthly bulletin reporting on late-breaking legislative and policy developments in ESG. Our aim is to scan the litigation, enforcement, and regulatory horizon to help inform business decisions....more
En janvier 2025, Environnement et Changement climatique Canada (« ECCC ») a publié l’avant-projet de protocole fédéral de crédits compensatoires (le « Protocole ») en lien avec le captage et le stockage géologique du dioxyde...more
In June 2024, amendments to the Canadian Competition Act (Act) garnered significant attention (and criticism) from both business and legal communities in Canada for the introduction of new “greenwashing” provisions. The new...more
In January 2025, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) released a preliminary draft of its Federal Offset Protocol (Protocol) for direct air carbon dioxide capture and geological storage (DACCS) projects. The Protocol...more
Le 18 décembre 2024, le Conseil canadien des normes d’information sur la durabilité (le « CCNID »), lequel menait des travaux depuis juin 2023 visant à mettre en place un cadre relatif à la durabilité au Canada, a publié les...more
On 16 January 2025, the Government of British Columbia released mandate letters for Premier David Eby's new cabinet (Mandate Letters). The Mandate Letters direct cabinet ministers to focus on growing BC's economy and...more
Introduction On October 17, 2024, the Court of Appeal for Ontario (Court) issued an important decision in Mathur et al. v. His Majesty the King in Right of Ontario (Mathur), ordering a new hearing for the youth-led...more
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) published a consultation document on July 4, 2024, seeking input from stakeholders on a proposed roadmap for addressing plastic waste and pollution from the textile and apparel...more
Members of the Bennett Jones' Energy and Energy Regulatory groups attended the Calgary Chamber of Commerce’s recent “Alberta Next Series on Energy and the Environment” event, eager to hear from industry leaders and policy...more
On April 1, 2024, the new Output-Based Pricing System (OBPS) will come into force under the Budget Measures Implementation Act, 2023 (Budget 2023). The OBPS is a new British Columbia (BC) emissions pricing system (although...more
On Tuesday, November 28, the Federal Government released a Notice of Ways and Means Motion for the implementation of certain provisions of the November 2023 Fall Economic Statement and March 2023 Budget. On the same day, the...more
The Canadian government released its long-anticipated draft Clean Electricity Regulations (Regulations) on August 10, 2023, setting out its approach to mandating a net-zero emissions power grid by 2035. In this note, we offer...more
In an unprecedented move, the Alberta Minister of Affordability and Utilities issued a surprise announcement on August 3, 2023, that the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC or Commission) was directed to pause approvals in...more
In a recent decision, the Federal Court has rejected an attempt by non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to set aside ministerial approval of a significant offshore oil and gas project. The NGOs argued that the Minister...more
The 2023 Canadian Hydrogen Convention (CHC) recently took place in Edmonton, Alberta, bringing together over 8,000 industry leaders, stakeholders and government officials from across Canada and around the world. CHC 2023 sent...more
Hosted by The Canadian Institute, the 11th National Symposium on Cumulative Effects Assessment and Environmental Management returns for another exciting year with curated programming that focuses on providing you with...more
Hosted by The Canadian Institute, the 22nd Annual Arctic Energy & Resource Symposium returns with curated programming that makes this a must-attend event for government and industry professionals involved in Northern...more
The second year of the COVID-19 pandemic continued to impact the Canadian economy, commercial activity, and the legal system in general. Courts, tribunals, legislatures, law firms, corporations, and workers all learned to...more
As part of an effort to move towards global carbon neutrality, Canada published its 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan in March of 2022 which focuses on achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. Working towards a strong economy...more
Vancouver City Council recently passed a motion to fund a proposed class action against various oil and gas companies to recover costs associated with climate change....more
The system aims to stimulate innovation in GHG-reduction activities as part of the country’s 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan. On June 8, 2022, Canada launched the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Offset Credit System (the System) to...more
The federal Canadian Greenhouse Gas Offset Credit System Regulations (OCSR) and the Clean Fuel Regulations (CFR), under the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act and Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, respectively,...more
On March 29, 2022, the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, supported by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, tabled Canada’s new 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan (the “Plan”). The Plan describes the existing and new measures...more
A must-attend event for government and industry professionals involved in Northern infrastructure and resource development. The Canadian Institute’s 21st Annual Arctic Energy & Resource Symposium is your opportunity to ask...more