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Ontario Launches New Energy Efficiency Programs
Earlier today, Ontario’s Minister of Energy and Electrification, the Honourable Stephen Lecce, announced a new electricity conservation and demand-side management procurement initiative (“eDSM Framework”) which includes new and recapitalized energy efficiency programs to help Ontario consumers lower their energy bills.
Prime Minister Trudeau Announces Resignation and Prorogation of Parliament
Speaking from Rideau Cottage in Ottawa this morning, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced to the nation that after nine years as Prime Minister of Canada, and 12 years as Leader of the Liberal Party, he will be stepping down from the role once a leader has been chosen to succeed him.
Ministerial Letter of Direction to The Ontario Energy Board
Ontario’s Minister of Energy and Electrification, the Honourable Stephen Lecce, issued the annual Letter of Direction (formerly known as a ‘mandate letter’) to Mark E. White, the recently appointed Chair of the Ontario Energy Board (OEB).
Prime Minister Trudeau Shuffles His Cabinet Following Several Recent Retirements and Resignations
This morning at Rideau Hall, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a cabinet shuffle following several announcements of retirements and resignations by Ministers during the fall sitting of the House of Commons.
Sussex Highlights & Analysis: 2024 Federal Fall Economic Statement
As almost an afterthought to the most chaotic and consequential day in Federal politics in decades, the Government of Canada released the Fall Economic Statement 2024 (“FES”) on Monday afternoon, just one day before Parliament rises for the mid-winter break.
Ontario Expands Largest Energy Procurement in Province’s History
Earlier today, the Minister of Energy and Electrification signalled his commitment to ensuring Ontario has access to affordable, reliable power with the announcement to expand the Long-Term 2 (LT2) procurement by an additional 50%.
Politics, Policy, and Future Impacts: A Year-End Guide for Canada
As we approach the end of 2024, Canadian businesses face pivotal challenges from political shifts, regulatory changes, and cross-border dynamics. With a new U.S. administration, we can expect possible impacts from evolving U.S. trade policies, economic priorities, and climate commitments.
EPR Across Canada
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is an environmental policy approach that holds producers of consumer goods accountable for the collection and management of their products and packaging at end-of-life. It shifts the physical and financial responsibility of recovering and recycling resources (used products and packaging) away from local governments and onto the industries that are responsible for putting those resources on market.
Canada's Next Steps on Oil & Gas Emissions: Cap-and-Trade Unveiled
Yesterday, the Government of Canada unveiled the anticipated draft regulations to limit greenhouse gas emissions from oil and gas production via a cap-and-trade system. The oil & gas emissions cap and trade is a component of the 2030 Emissions Reductions Plan.
