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September 12, 2020

Ontario Proposes Project List For Comprehensive Environmental Assessments Under The Environmental Assessment Act

Last night the Ontario Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) posted its proposed project list to the Environmental Registry of Ontario website that, if approved through regulation, will be subject to Comprehensive (formerly called Individual) Environmental Assessment requirements.

August 20, 2020

Government Extends CERB and Announces New COVID-19 ‘Recovery’ Financial Benefits

Federal Ministers Carla Qualtrough and Chrystia Freeland announced next steps to provide support to individuals whose ability to work has been impacted by COVID-19.

August 13, 2020

Ontario Releases 2020-21 First Quarter Finances and Announces $1.6 Billion in First Round of Emergency Funding for Ontario Municipalities

The Ontario government released its report on the 2020-21 First Quarter Finances, which provides information on the fiscal and economic outlook from April 1 to June 30, 2020.

August 12, 2020

Paula Conboy Featured on iPolitics

Senior Counsel, Paula Conboy, discussed her experience in the energy sector and how it influences her role at Sussex with iPolitics.

August 7, 2020

Federal Government to Impose Dollar-for-Dollar Countermeasures to Trump’s Aluminum Tariffs

In response to US President Donald Trump’s announcement of a 10% tariff on certain Canadian aluminum imports, Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland announced dollar-for-dollar counter measures on US imports to Canada for a total of $3.6 billion (CAN).

August 6, 2020

Federal Government Announces a $3.3 Billion COVID-19 Infrastructure Fund

Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, Hon. Catherine McKenna announced a new, temporary $3.3 billion COVID-19 Resilience stream under the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP).

July 31, 2020

Federal Government Announces Launch of COVID-19 Contact Tracing App and Outlined Future of Canadian Emergency Response Benefit

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the launch of the COVID Alert national contact tracing app, as well as a variety of other updates.

July 24, 2020

Government of Ontario - Proposal for 2021-2024 Conservation and Demand Management Framework

The Ontario Ministry of Energy, Northern Development and Mines posted its proposal for a new framework to enable electricity Conservation and Demand Management (CDM) programs.

July 17, 2020

Federal Government Announces Proposed Extension and Changes to Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy

Finance Minister Bill Morneau announced a proposed extension of the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) until December 19, 2020.

July 16, 2020

Federal Government Reaches $19 Billion Safe Restart Agreement with Provinces and Territories

The Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister announced that the federal government has reached a $19 billion Safe Restart Agreement with Provinces and Territories.