Torys LLP | Canada | 21 Dec 2023
The Government of Canada has published the long-awaited framework (the Framework) for an oil and gas sector emissions cap. If implemented, the…
Torys LLP | Canada | 20 Dec 2023
In La Rose v. Canada, 2023 FCA 241, the Federal Court of Appeal permitted a novel climate change action against the Government of Canada to proceed…
Torys LLP | Canada | 24 Oct 2023
Among Canadian provinces, Ontario is the second highest emitter of greenhouse gases, Accounting for 22% of the country’s emissions in 2021, much of…
Torys LLP | Canada | 16 Oct 2023
One of the most important questions lawmakers face today is how to assess and manage the environmental and social effects of crucial infrastructure…
Torys LLP | Canada | 17 Aug 2023
On August 10, 2023, the federal government released a draft of its much-anticipated Clean Electricity Regulations (CER) under the Canadian…
Torys LLP | Canada | 16 May 2023
The Treasury Board of Canada’s Standard on the Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and the Setting of Reduction Targets (the Standard) took effect…
Torys LLP | Canada | 25 Apr 2023
Building on the rapid growth of the carbon markets in 2022, expansion is expected to continue this year—not only in transaction volume, but also in…
Torys LLP | Canada | 25 Apr 2023
Four major climate change disclosure proposals, listed below, have been published and are at varying stages of advancement. Although the proposals…
Torys LLP | Canada | 4 Apr 2023
On March 29, 2023, the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) launched a Clean Energy credit (CEC) registry in Ontario (the Registry)…
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Torys LLP | Canada | 6 Mar 2023
Carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) is a key element in Canada's energy transition strategy, for government and industry alike. In this…