We are little behind-hand in posting this link to an article, “A new role for First Nations: power generation“, that appeared in the Globe and Mail, Advanced Energy from GE Innovation back in September 2014. The article includes the following from an … Continue reading
The Supreme Court of Canada will hear an appeal of the decision in Harry Daniels et al. v. Her Majesty the Queen to determine whether Métis and non-status Indians are “Indians” pursuant to s. 91(24) of the Constitution Act, 1867 so that … Continue reading
We are delighted to report that, in its Special Edition on Energy published in November 2014 in the Globe and Mail’s Report on Business, Lexpert announces that it has ranked Paul Manning as one of Canada’s Leading Energy Lawyers. The prestigious … Continue reading
President Obama announced yesterday a new target to cut U.S. net greenhouse gas emissions 26-28 percent below 2005 levels by 2025. At the same time, President Xi Jinping of China announced targets to peak CO2 emissions around 2030, with the intention … Continue reading
We are pleased to announce that Paul has been named again for 2014 as one of Canada’s leading environmental lawyers by Who’s Who Legal. Nominees to Who’s Who Legal are selected based upon comprehensive, independent survey work with both general counsel … Continue reading
November 5, 2014 9:00 A.M. Ontario will re-introduce Bill 167, the proposed Invasive Species Act, 2014 into the Ontario legislature today. (see our post dated February 26, 2014: Ontario Proposes New Legislation to Take Action Against Invasive Species) The Act is … Continue reading
United Nations News Centre, 2 November 2014 – Citing “clear and growing” human influence on the climate system, a United Nations report issued today has warned that if left unchecked, climate change will increase the likelihood of severe, pervasive and … Continue reading
The Ontario Power Authority (OPA) has announced that it is again accepting proposals for the Aboriginal Community Energy Plan (ACEP) Program. The Program will support Aboriginal participation in Ontario’s energy sector by providing up to $90,000 in funding to First Nation … Continue reading
Having completed its stakeholder review reported in our blog post of August 14, the Ontario Power Authority (OPA) announced today that final versions of the CHPSOP 2.0 program documents are available for download: CHPSOP 2.0 Rules (Blackline to Draft) CHPSOP … Continue reading
We are pleased to note that Ontario has launched the Remote Electrification Readiness Program to help prepare remote diesel-dependent First Nation communities in northwestern Ontario for future connection to the province’s electricity grid. The deadline to apply is November 14, 2014. As … Continue reading
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