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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

Net zero in the boardroom: setting and delivering on targets, and more

Our team of governance and climate change practitioners will give their insights on the current landscape and cover net zero essentials. They will also discuss current affairs and what may lie ahead for business as broad energy transition progresses.

Battery metals and the energy transition

This session will discuss the importance of battery metals in the energy transition. As a case study, it will focus on the development of the Ontario Ring of Fire, with particular emphasis on the opportunities for Indigenous participation in the development of projects in this area.

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.

Carbon trading: legal risks and trends

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.

Canadian federalism and the energy transition

This session will explore the important role federalism is already playing in the energy transition, and can be expected to play in years to come.

Investing in the energy transition: sustainable finance solutions

Our leading financing and capital markets teams will be discussing what lenders, underwriters, investors and businesses in the energy space need to know about the shifting sands of sustainability-linked financing, green bonds and more.

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

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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