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The road to net zero: energy transition in Canada

The focus on net zero emissions is here to stay. Join us for our series on how companies—from oil and gas players and renewables project proponents to financial institutions and other organizations with net zero commitments—can effectively take on the challenge of energy transition.

Featured video: The unique opportunity of hydrogen

With the burning of hydrogen producing no output except for water, it has long been seen as a promising source of fuel. Now it is increasingly attracting interest and investment from across the country, and this fuel of the future may become the fuel of the present.

In this video, Adam Banack, Tim Pavlov and Taylor Campbell explain why hydrogen holds so much potential for Canadian industry and society, and what governments are doing to encourage its rise.

Click here for a transcript of this video.

Also in this series

Oil and gas dealmaking

Dealmakers are increasingly taking energy transition into account.

Carbon capture utilization and storage

The Ontario and Alberta governments are supporting adoption of CCUS.

Renewable energy and virtual PPAs

What are private power purchase agreements—and how do they help businesses meet emissions requirements?

The fast rise of energy storage in Canada

Policy changes in Ontario reflect a bright future for energy storage across the country.

Small modular reactors and the future of nuclear energy in Canada

Watch our team explore how the Canadian energy sector is approaching the rise of small modular reactors as part of the drive to address climate change.

Webinars

Les entreprises et la carboneutralité : établissement et atteinte de cibles et plus encore

Notre équipe d’avocats en gouvernance et en changements climatiques discutera de la situation actuelle et présentera les notions de base en matière de carboneutralité. Ils analyseront les affaires courantes et ce à quoi les entreprises devraient s’attendre dans un contexte d’adoption généralisée de la transition énergétique.

Les métaux pour les batteries et la transition énergétique

Cette séance portera sur le rôle important que les métaux pour les batteries jouent dans le cadre de la transition énergétique. Nous y analyserons le cas posé par le développement du Cercle de feu de l’Ontario et nous pencherons notamment sur une éventuelle participation des Autochtones dans le développement de projets dans cette région.

Avoiding greenwashing and other regulatory considerations

Join our securities, litigation, and regulatory teams for a robust conversation on what to watch for regarding securities disclosure, public relations pressure and stakeholder litigation risk, and how companies can avoid “greenwashing” claims.

Marché du carbone : risques et tendances juridiques

The carbon markets are experiencing rapid growth and are expected to increase many times in size by 2030, as companies increasingly turn to emissions offset credits, RECs and other carbon products to help satisfy their net zero commitments. Join us for a discussion of legal risks and considerations in the carbon markets.

Le fédéralisme canadien et la transition énergétique

Lors de cette séance, nous analyserons le rôle important que le fédéralisme joue actuellement dans la transition énergétique et qu’il va probablement conserver dans les années à venir.

Investir dans la transition énergétique : solutions de financement durables

Nos équipes de financement et des marchés des capitaux chevronnées expliqueront ce que les prêteurs, les placeurs, les investisseurs et les entreprises du secteur de l’énergie doivent savoir sur les subtilités du financement lié au développement durable, des obligations vertes et plus encore.

Small modular reactors and the future of nuclear energy in Canada

Watch our team explore how the Canadian energy sector is approaching the rise of small modular reactors as part of the drive to address climate change.

Renewable energy and virtual PPAs

What are private power purchase agreements—and how do they help businesses meet emissions requirements?

Recent publications

Revue trimestrielle

Virtual power purchase agreements: A net zero strategy

There’s renewed and rising interest in power purchase agreements (PPAs). Learn more about the mechanics of PPAs and the latest market trends in Canada.

Ontario invites comment on development of clean energy credit registry

The provincial government takes another step in its clean energy credit initiative, offering more detail on what a registry would look like.

SEC proposes extensive climate change-related disclosure rules

New guidelines reflect growing focus of regulators on climate risks.

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