On July 16, 2020, the federal government released the Strategic Assessment of Climate Change, July 2020 (“SACC”). The SACC includes rules and obligations that apply to designated projects under the federal Impact Assessment Act (“IAA”). In particular, the SACC outlines requirements for project proponents in relation to greenhouse gas (“GHG”) emissions ...
On May 15, 2015, the federal government announced that it will commit to reducing its greenhouse gas emissions by 30 per cent below 2005 levels by 2030. New regulations for Canada's oil and gas sector, as well as regulations on natural gas electrical plants, will be introduced. Canada's Environment Minister, Leona Aglukkaq, stated that she will be meeting with provincial ...
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