Alberta Passes Bill 12 Allowing Province to Restrict Exports of Oil and Gas to B.C. By Zoë Thoms May 18, 2018 The Alberta government passed Bill 12 – Preserving Canada’s Economic Prosperity Act on May 16, 2018, giving the province the ability to limit the export of oil and gas from the province. Bill 12 is aimed squarely at the Government of British Columbia’s opposition to the Trans Mountain pipeline pr...

Financial Accountability Office of Ontario Reviews Ontario-Quebec Electricity Trade Agreement By Zoë Thoms May 14, 2018 The Financial Accountability Office of Ontario recently concluded that Ontario ratepayers will save approximately $38 million under the Ontario-Quebec Electricity Trade Agreement.

Supreme Court to Revisit Standard of Review in Appeals of Administrative Decisions By Zoë Thoms May 10, 2018 In a recent decision granting leave to appeal, the Supreme Court of Canada signalled its intention to once again consider the nature and scope of judicial review of administrative action, specifically the question of standard of review.

Rules Change to Make it Easier for Condo Residents to Charge Electric Vehicles By Zoë Thoms May 09, 2018 Condo residents and condo boards now face fewer obstacles when looking to install an EV charger. Amendments to the Condominium Act regulations will prevent a condo board from rejecting an owner’s application to install an EV charger so long as the owner meets certain conditions.