UPDATES
Hydro-Québec Introduces Wind Development Strategy
Yesterday, Hydro-Québec (HQ) released its "Wind Development Strategy" (the strategy). The strategy outlines HQ's plan to add an additional 10,000 MW of wind capacity to meet an increased demand of 60 TWh by 2035. To achieve this goal, 1,000 to 1,500 MW of new capacity will need to be deployed annually over the next decade.
Federal update on the status of implementation of the United Nations Declaration Action Act, 2021 (UNDA)
Natural Resources Canada (NRCAN), Justice Canada (JUS), and Crown-Indigenous Relations (CIR) recently convened a full day session to update the implementation progress of the United Nations Declaration Action Act, 2021 (UNDA).
Bridging Gaps: Fostering Community and Understanding
Kat Koostachin, VP of Indigenous Relations & Reconciliation, and Brad Duguid, Senior Counsel (and former Ontario Aboriginal Affairs Minister), share their perspectives ahead of the federal budget release. Discover why Indigenous participation is vital for large-scale projects, extending beyond risk management to embrace inclusivity.
Government of Canada’s Announced Our North, Strong and Free: A Renewed Vision for Canada’s Defence
On April 8, 2024, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Bill Blair, Minister of Defence released their updated defence policy, titled Our North, Strong and Free: A Renewed Vision for Canada’s Defence.
