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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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Ontario Announces Streamlined Process For Major Energy Projects, Including Data Centres
Ontario’s Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) has launched a major projects identification committee (MPIC) process for identifying large (10 megawatt or greater) projects. The MPIC is designed to support the provincial government’s latest integrated energy plan, which forecasts significant growth in electricity demand up to 2050. The MPIC webpage can be found here. The IESO will schedule a follow-up webinar in Q3 to provide relevant updates on the MPIC process and discuss progress to date.
Canada Energy
BC
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
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Federal Government Launches Consultation On Accelerated Major Project Approvals And “One Canadian Economy” Reforms
The Canadian federal government has launched a 30-day consultation on sweeping reforms to accelerate major project approvals, proposing a centralized one-year timeline and "one project, one review" approach. These legislative and regulatory changes aim to streamline infrastructure development while raising critical questions about Indigenous consultation, environmental oversight, and the balance between expedited approvals and meaningful public engagement.
Canada Energy
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McCarthy Tétrault LLP
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Power Perspectives 2026: Atlantic Canada Regional Overview
Canada's Atlantic provinces are pursuing an ambitious clean energy transformation through offshore wind, nuclear redevelopment, hydroelectric expansion, and interprovincial transmission infrastructure. The Eastern Energy Partnership aims to integrate regional resources into a nation-building corridor capable of exporting power to Quebec, Ontario, and the northeastern United States, while individual provinces advance distinct strategies from Nova Scotia's 40 GW Wind West initiative to Newfoundland and Labrad
Canada Energy
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McCarthy Tétrault LLP
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