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Government of Canada Announces Funding to Support International Governance in the Mining Sector

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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Canada's Critical Minerals Strategy outlines the need for Canada to leverage international partnerships to advance global sustainable mining practices.

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  • Canada's Critical Minerals Strategy outlines the need for Canada to leverage international partnerships to advance global sustainable mining practices.
  • The IGF provides a wide range of services to its 81 member countries to support the advancement of their sustainable development goals through laws, policy making and regulations within the mining sector.
  • "Canada is a mining nation and, as such, is a world leader in the sustainable and responsible management of our mineral resources.
  • Through multilateral engagements, Canada is pursuing collective action on critical minerals to support the global transition to green energy and more-resilient supply chains.

Government of Canada to Enhance Critical Minerals Sector With Launch of $1.5 Billion Infrastructure Fund

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023
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The CMIF will address key infrastructure gaps to enable sustainable critical minerals production and to connect resources to markets.

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  • The CMIF will address key infrastructure gaps to enable sustainable critical minerals production and to connect resources to markets.
  • The CMIF is a key component of the Canadian Critical Minerals Strategy and will complement other clean energy and transportation support that is already benefiting the critical minerals sector.
  • "The $1.5-billion Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund and the Strategic Innovation Fund will help unlock the critical minerals sector that is so important to the development of clean technology.
  • The CMIF is a key program under the Canadian Critical Minerals Strategy to support enabling clean energy and transportation infrastructure projects necessary to increase Canada's supply of responsibly sourced critical minerals.

Government of Canada Releases Interim Guidance on the Impact Assessment Act

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Thursday, October 26, 2023
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Following the recent opinion by the Supreme Court of Canada on the Impact Assessment Act (IAA), the Government of Canada is setting a clear path forward for impact assessments in Canada to provide clarity for businesses, provinces, Indigenous groups and stakeholders involved in the development of major projects.

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  • Following the recent opinion by the Supreme Court of Canada on the Impact Assessment Act (IAA), the Government of Canada is setting a clear path forward for impact assessments in Canada to provide clarity for businesses, provinces, Indigenous groups and stakeholders involved in the development of major projects.
  • Today, the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, announced Government of Canada guidance on the interim administration of the Impact Assessment Act to ensure that projects currently in the assessment process have an orderly and clear path forward.
  • The Government of Canada and the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada will continue to work collaboratively with the provinces, Indigenous partners, stakeholders and the public as the amendments to the Impact Assessment Act proceed.
  • - The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources
    Currently, there are 23 projects in the federal impact assessment process under the Impact Assessment Act and another 20 projects continue to be reviewed under the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act 2012, the former legislation.

Governments of Canada, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick Show Progress Toward Phasing Out Coal by 2030 and Expanding Their Clean, Reliable and Affordable Electricity Grids

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
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Building a clean, reliable and affordable electricity grid is a crucial economic and environmental pursuit.

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  • Building a clean, reliable and affordable electricity grid is a crucial economic and environmental pursuit.
  • "We're working with the Government of Nova Scotia to help create the clean, reliable and affordable energy Nova Scotians need.
  • Today's announcement will help Nova Scotia and New Brunswick achieve their goals of phasing out coal and achieving a clean power grid.
  • Canada is working to phase out coal by 2030, and both Nova Scotia and New Brunswick's climate plans contain this shared commitment.

JOINT POLICY STATEMENT ON DEVELOPING AND TRANSMITTING CLEAN, RELIABLE AND AFFORDABLE POWER IN NOVA SCOTIA AND NEW BRUNSWICK

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
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Ensuring access to affordable, reliable, secure, and clean electricity is important both for households, businesses, and institutions across the region.

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  • Ensuring access to affordable, reliable, secure, and clean electricity is important both for households, businesses, and institutions across the region.
  • The economy is also rapidly electrifying as consumers adopt electric heat pumps and purchase electric vehicles and as industry transitions from hydrocarbons to clean power on the path to net-zero.
  • In this context, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick will work with the Federal Government on approaches to funding.
  • The parties agree to collaborate on pathways to achieve an affordable reliable and clean electricity system within this context.

The 2023 Babst Calland Report - Legal and Regulatory Challenges and Opportunities for the Energy Industry

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Monday, October 2, 2023
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PITTSBURGH and WASHINGTON, Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Law firm Babst Calland today published its 13th annual energy industry report: The 2023 Babst Calland Report – Legal & Regulatory Perspectives for the Energy Industry. The Report provides insights on some of the most critical issues facing the industry.

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  • Senator John Barrasso
    PITTSBURGH and WASHINGTON, Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Law firm Babst Calland today published its 13th annual energy industry report: The 2023 Babst Calland Report – Legal & Regulatory Perspectives for the Energy Industry.
  • Senator Barrasso (R-WY), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, who is at the forefront on federal energy policy.
  • Joseph K. Reinhart, shareholder and co-chair of Babst Calland's Energy and Natural Resources Group, said, "The U.S. energy sector remains as dynamic as ever.
  • The Babst Calland Report is provided for informational purposes for our clients and friends and does not constitute legal advice.

Minister Wilkinson Champions Investments in Critical Minerals and Clean Energy

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Friday, September 29, 2023
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PARIS, Sept. 29, 2023 /CNW/ - The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, was in Europe this week meeting with business leaders, international partners and international counterparts in London, U.K., and Paris, France, to attract investment to Canada in critical minerals and clean energy and to strengthen energy cooperation with like-minded allies.

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  • PARIS, Sept. 29, 2023 /CNW/ - The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, was in Europe this week meeting with business leaders, international partners and international counterparts in London, U.K., and Paris, France, to attract investment to Canada in critical minerals and clean energy and to strengthen energy cooperation with like-minded allies.
  • While in Europe, Minister Wilkinson played a leadership role for Canada in leading the discussions on transparent, sustainable and responsible supply chains at the first-ever Critical Minerals and Clean Energy Summit hosted by the International Energy Agency (IEA).
  • Whether it is in critical minerals or other clean energy technologies, global investment delivers good, sustainable jobs for Canadians while contributing to the global fight against climate change."
  • Budget 2023 introduced historic investments of approximately $80 billion in clean energy, including incentives and tax measures to support clean electricity, clean hydrogen and critical minerals.

Government of Canada Announces $19 Million to Support Electricity Modernization in P.E.I.

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Friday, September 29, 2023
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The Maritime Electric Company's $47.6-million project will help create a more efficient and resilient electricity grid system for P.E.I.

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  • The Maritime Electric Company's $47.6-million project will help create a more efficient and resilient electricity grid system for P.E.I.
  • "The federal government is increasing the supply of clean, reliable and affordable power right across Canada — including on P.E.I.
  • Member of Parliament for Egmont, Prince Edward Island
    "The Government of Canada is supporting Islanders by advancing metering infrastructure to create a clean, reliable and affordable electricity grid in P.E.I.
  • We are proud to partner with the Government of Canada on this important project for our company."

Federal Government Announces Over $20 Million to Support Wind Project in Alberta

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
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Today, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced $23.4 million for EDF Renewables Canada's Cypress 2 Wind Project in southern Alberta.

Key Points: 
  • Today, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced $23.4 million for EDF Renewables Canada's Cypress 2 Wind Project in southern Alberta.
  • The project will increase renewable energy capacity and grid services in Alberta, while significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) and creating good jobs in the province.
  • The Cypress 2 project is a 47-megawatt (MW) transmission connected wind power facility in Cypress County, Alberta.
  • This federal investment in EDF's Cypress 2 Wind Project will create jobs delivering power to communities across Alberta as we seize the economic opportunities of a low-carbon future."

Canada and France Deepen Cooperation on Critical Minerals

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
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The focus of the dialogue is to deepen Canada-France cooperation on critical minerals.

Key Points: 
  • The focus of the dialogue is to deepen Canada-France cooperation on critical minerals.
  • The proposed cooperation between Canada and France on critical minerals will build on previous collaboration and supports the objectives of the Canada-EU Strategic Partnership on Raw Materials, established in June 2021.
  • This bilateral dialogue on critical minerals also supports the Canadian Critical Minerals Strategy, which includes a core objective of enhancing global security and partnerships with allies.
  • "With our abundance of critical minerals, dynamic mining sector and world-leading ESG standards, Canada can be the global supplier of choice for critical minerals and the clean energy and technology they enable.