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June 25, 2024

Federal End-of-Session Policy Update

During this past sitting, the government attempted to pass priority bills, reinvigorate its agenda via the Budget and highlight important announcements.

June 11, 2024

Canada Electricity Advisory Council Final Report Released

The Canada Electricity Advisory Council (CEAC), appointed by Canada’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Jonathan Wilkinson, released its final report today.

June 7, 2024

Premier Ford Refreshes Cabinet Ahead of Summer Break

Today, Premier Doug Ford announced a moderate shuffle to his Cabinet, introducing several new faces to the front bench.

Canada’s National Observer / Alex Tétreault

June 6, 2024

The Government of Québec Introduces Bill 69

Today, Government Québec introduced its long-awaited Québec electricity market legislation. Entitled "Bill 69 - Loi assurant la gouvernance responsable des ressources énergétiques et modifiant diverses dispositions législatives’’.

May 31, 2024

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.

May 9, 2024

The Results of Canada’s Largest Battery Storage Procurement are In

The Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) released the Long-Term 1 (LT1) procurement results earlier today. Read our team's analysis on it here.

April 18, 2024

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).

April 17, 2024

2024 Federal Budget: Sussex Overview & Analysis

This afternoon Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland tabled Budget 2024: Fairness for Every Generation in the House of Commons.

April 16, 2024

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.

April 10, 2024

Ontario Cuts Red Tape in Effort to Get Housing Built

Hon. Paul Calandra, the Acting Minister of Red Tape Reduction (and also the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing), introduced the Ford government’s 13th Red Tape Reduction package.