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AI Data Centres In Canada: Legal And Regulatory Considerations For Developers And Investors Looking To Build
Developing AI data centres in Canada requires navigating complex corporate structuring, financing arrangements, regulatory approvals, energy supply agreements, real estate considerations, environmental permitting, and stakeholder engagement across multiple jurisdictions. This comprehensive guide examines the legal and regulatory frameworks governing the physical infrastructure side of data centre development, from site selection and power procurement to Indigenous consultation and municipal approvals.
Canada Energy
MA
MLT Aikins LLP
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Expanding Alberta’s Energy And Digital Infrastructure: Select Tax Considerations For Major Projects
This update discusses select tax considerations for stakeholders in connection with the following components of the MOU: (i) the proposed oil pipeline to global markets (Oil Pipeline Project), (ii) the extension of the federal Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage Investment Tax Credit (CCUS ITC) to enhanced oil recovery (EOR), and (iii) Alberta's policy framework for artificial intelligence (AI) data centres.
Canada Energy
BC
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
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Legislative Update Report No. 2026-12 Le Bulletin D’actualités Législatives
This comprehensive legislative update compiles recent bills, regulations, proclamations, and notices from federal, provincial, and territorial jurisdictions across Canada. How do these diverse legislative changes across multiple jurisdictions impact regulatory compliance and legal practice in areas ranging from environmental protection to securities regulation?
Canada Government
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Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP
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Fast-Tracking Major Projects: Federal And Provincial Developments
On May 12, 2026, the Government of Canada (Government) released the Getting Major Projects Built in Canada - Discussion Paper on Proposed Legislative, Regulatory, and Policy Reforms (Discussion Paper). The Discussion Paper outlines proposed legislative, regulatory and policy reforms to reduce the regulatory burden facing proponents of major projects, ensure federal decisions are made in a timely manner and ultimately attract investments in large-scale projects in Canada.
Canada Government
BC
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
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AI Data Centres In Canada: Legal And Regulatory Considerations For Developers And Investors Looking To Build
Developing AI data centres in Canada requires navigating complex corporate structuring, financing arrangements, regulatory approvals, energy supply agreements, real estate considerations, environmental permitting, and stakeholder engagement across multiple jurisdictions. This comprehensive guide examines the legal and regulatory frameworks governing the physical infrastructure side of data centre development, from site selection and power procurement to Indigenous consultation and municipal approvals.
Canada Energy
MA
MLT Aikins LLP
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Fast-Tracking Major Projects: Federal And Provincial Developments
On May 12, 2026, the Government of Canada (Government) released the Getting Major Projects Built in Canada - Discussion Paper on Proposed Legislative, Regulatory, and Policy Reforms (Discussion Paper). The Discussion Paper outlines proposed legislative, regulatory and policy reforms to reduce the regulatory burden facing proponents of major projects, ensure federal decisions are made in a timely manner and ultimately attract investments in large-scale projects in Canada.
Canada Government
BC
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
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Eco-Friendly Estate Planning: Leaving A More Sustainable Legacy
Sustainable living does not have to end with your lifetime. In today’s increasingly eco-conscious world, more and more individuals are looking for ways to reduce their carbon footprint and leave things “greener” for future generations. Eco-friendly estate planning can integrate those values into practical decisions that reduce your environmental impact while caring for loved ones after your death.
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O'Sullivan Estate Lawyers LLP
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