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Federal Government Unveils Fall Economic Statement
This afternoon in Ottawa, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland released the federal government’s Fall Economic Statement (FES) by video-link. Simply titled Economic and Fiscal Update 2021, the plan is the first major economic update since Budget 2021 and since the Liberals were re-elected in September.
Sussex's Summary Analysis of the IESO 2021 Annual Planning Outlook
Earlier today the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) released the 2021 Annual Planning Outlook (APO). The report provides details and insights on Ontario’s electricity system needs resulting from detailed demand forecasting looking out over the next 20 years.
Prime Minister Trudeau Announces New Cabinet Committees and Parliamentary Secretaries
This afternoon in Ottawa, as the 44th Parliament wrapped its second full week of sittings, Prime Minister Trudeau announced the long-awaited line-up of Cabinet Committees as well as the new roster of Parliamentary Secretaries.
Ontario Proposes New Regulatory Changes to Move to a Project List Approach under the Environmental Assessment Act
On November 26, 2021, the Ontario Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) shared proposed regulations and related actions to move toward a project list approach for projects that will require a comprehensive environmental assessment (EA) under the Environmental Assessment Act (EAA).
Ontario Introduces Phase 2 of the Province’s Auto Strategy, Driving Prosperity
On Wednesday, November 17, Premier Doug Ford and Vic Fedeli, the Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, unveiled Phase 2 of Driving Prosperity – The Future of Ontario’s Automotive Sector.
New OEB Mandate Letter and Consultation on a New Time-of-Use Rate for Residential Electricity Customers in Ontario
On November 15th the Hon. Todd Smith, Ontario’s Minister of Energy (MOE), issued a Mandate Letter to Richard Dicerni, Chair of the Ontario Energy Board (OEB), outlining the government’s priorities and expectations for the regulator’s upcoming three-year planning period.
Ontario Ministry of Energy Issues Guidance to Address Electricity System Needs
Today the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) posted a letter, that Ontario’s Minister of Energy, Todd Smith, issued yesterday providing guidance on several supply-side decisions that will begin to shape Ontario’s future electricity grid.
