By Mark Winfield, in Policy Options "Since early April, the concerns over the fate of the expansion of Kinder Morgan’s Trans Mountain pipeline in the face of the British Columbia government’s objections have been elevated to the level of a constitutional and political crisis, driven by an artificial deadline set by the pipeline’s Houston-based owner. […]
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The pitfalls of short-circuited project reviews
By Mark Winfield, in Policy Options "Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Dwight Ball announced in late November a public inquiry into how the economically disastrous Muskrat Falls hydroelectric project was approved. In reality, there is little mystery. The project was strongly supported by the governments of former premiers Danny Williams and Kathy Dunderdale. A very limited […]
The Sustainable Energy Initiative & MES/JD Program Present:
The Sustainable Energy Initiative & MES/JD Program Present: The Federal Environmental and Regulatory Review Process: A Panel Discussion on Legislative Reform Wednesday, 01 Nov 2017 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
The Federal Environmental and Regulatory Review Process: A Panel Discussion on Legislative Reform
The Sustainable Energy Initiative & MES/JD Program Presents - The Federal Environmental and Regulatory Review Process: A Panel Discussion on Legislative Reform. Panelists include: Emma Lui: Council of Canadians, Rick Lindgren: Canadian Environmental Law Association, Anna Johnston: West Coast Environmental Law, Erin Flanagan: Pembina Institute, Martin Olszynksi: University of Calgary, Faculty of Law The event […]
The Federal Environmental and Regulatory Review Processes: Integration or Disconnection?
In June of 2016 the Trudeau government announced a review of the federal environmental and regulatory review processes, as revised through the Harper government's Bills C-38 and C-45. Since then four separate review processes have been set in motion. Expert panels have been established to review the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act (CEAA) and the Role […]
Our Changing Energy Landscape: Business as Unusual
The global energy landscape is rapidly evolving in response to changing customer demands and an increasing focus on affordability, efficiency, reliability and sustainability. The evolving energy landscape will require utilities to become increasingly more agile and adaptable to develop integrated energy solutions that address the needs of the modern energy consumer. Neetika Sathe, VP Corporate […]
Future Oxford Presents Craig Morris - Energiewende: The German Energy Transition
Future Oxford is excited to be hosting Craig Morris to present Energiewende, the German Energy Transition. In partnership with Smart Energy Oxford, York University, and Oxford County, we are excited to have Craig join us and discuss the parallels between Oxford County's commitment to 100% Renewable Energy and Germany's Energy Transition. Born in the United […]
Toronto Workshop on Federal Environmental Assessment Reform Process
Join York University Professor and SEI Co-Chair Mark Winfield and West Coast Environmental Law Staff Council, Anna Johnston this Tuesday, November 2nd to share your vision on environmental laws that work for communities, the environment and the future. Be part of building a visionary new environmental assessment law for Canada. The workshop will take place […]
"Germany's Energy Transition" Seminar w/ Manfred Fishedick
Date and Time: Wed, October 26, 2016 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM Add to Calendar Location: University College, room UC161, 15 King's College Circle, Toronto, ON M5S 3H7 View Map https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ise-seminar-with-dr-manfred-fischedick-tickets-28364056657 What can Dr. Fischedick offer to your work priorities of taking real action on climate change, and creating clean jobs and investment? 1) As the Vice President […]
WiRE Student Bursaries for 2016-2017
Women in Renewable Energy (WiRE) is pleased to award Student Bursaries to women college or university students to attend Conferences throughout the year. The Bursaries support women to attend conference sessions and seminars on current energy topics and issues, view state-of-the-art technology at exhibitions, meet women and men in the energy sector, and connect with employers about potential internships or permanent positions.
