Canada: Oil, Gas & Electricity

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

As nuclear power experiences a renaissance driven by clean energy demands, Canada is positioning itself at the forefront of small modular reactor (SMR) deployment. Adam Banack, a Partner at Mintz...

On May 14, Canada released its National Electricity Strategy, Powering Canada Strong: A National Strategy for an Electrified Canadian Economy (the Strategy).

The Alberta Court of King’s Bench has released a landmark decision providing the most comprehensive judicial interpretation to date of the “deemed ownership” and control provisions under the Special Economic Measures Act (SEMA). In RN Cardium Oil Inc. v. Loyal Energy (Canada) Operating Ltd, the Court summarily dismissed a $6 million contractual claim after concluding that payment would contravene Canadian sanctions.

The Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) has announced significant changes to its Long-Term 2 Request for Proposals, creating a dedicated stream for repowered facilities with a 1 terawatt cap.

Contractors, subcontractors, suppliers and labourers in Alberta typically have only 60 days after completing the last work on a project to register a construction lien.

Speaking recently with The Hub, Andrew Lamb, head of Gowling WLG’s Oil & Gas Group, shared his perspective on the evolving state of Canada’s major energy projects...

The announcement on March 4, 2026, by the Government of Ontario regarding the signing of a groundbreaking National Energy Corridor Agreement (NECA) represents a fundamental pivot in the Canadian confederation's...

Ontario's Ministry of the Environment has proposed significant amendments to producer responsibility regulations that would expand tire collection requirements, delay recycling efficiency rates for certain hazardous products...