Regulatory Bulletin, October 2023
The Supreme Court of Canada released its judgment in consideration of the constitutionality of the federal environmental assessment scheme under the Impact Assessment Act (IAA), enacted by Parliament in 2019. It is expected that this ruling will fundamentally alter the scope of federal assessment and decision-making over the vast majority of major projects that are located wholly within a province, such as critical minerals mines, upstream oil production (including oil sands), and pipelines.
Water Bulletin, Fall 2023
Water Availability Forecast for Fall 2023 / Winter 2024 Will Your Operations Be Impacted? After a devastating summer season of drought and wildfires, we are now transitioning into the cooler and traditionally wetter fall and winter seasons, which should bring some relief. As we find ourselves further along in the water-year, supplies are being challenged […]
Regulatory Bulletin, September 2023
Canada pledged to surpass its methane emission reduction target in the oil and gas sector, aiming for a reduction of at least 75% from 2012 levels by 2030. However, this commitment raised concerns from the Alberta Minister of Environment and Protected Areas, who questioned the constitutionality of such a policy that could significantly impact the oil and gas industry without sufficient consultation.
Regulatory Bulletin, August 2023
The Federal government released the Draft Clean Electricity Regulations to support developing a clean electricity grid with the goal of achieving economy-wide, net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. The draft regulation is designed to push Canada’s electricity system to use cleaner sources faster and at a greater volume than would be expected without the regulation.
Regulatory Bulletin, July 2023
The province of British Columbia released a statement announcing that two-thirds of provincial river basins are in drought level 4 or 5, urging water conservation practices across the province. BC Energy Regulator has taken measures to expand water suspensions to multiple watersheds, and more protection orders to water licensees may be imminent if drought conditions worsen.
Regulatory Bulletin, June 2023
The British Columbia Energy Regulator has suspended Water diversions from northern BC watersheds just 24 days after initially lifting restrictions. Find out more in May’s Regulatory Bulletin coverage.
Regulatory Bulletin, May 2023
The British Columbia Energy Regulator has suspended Water diversions from northern BC watersheds just 24 days after initially lifting restrictions. Find out more in May’s Regulatory Bulletin coverage.
Regulatory Bulletin, April 2023
Alberta’s second annual progress report on methane reductions has revealed a 44% reduction in methane emissions between 2014 and 2021 – placing it firmly on track to surpass a 2025 emissions reduction target ahead of schedule.
Updates to Borrow Pit Compliance under the Water Act
The AER has strengthened regulation for borrow pits water use to better consider implications for groundwater withdrawal. Learn more
Water Bulletin, Spring 2023
Water Availability Forecast for Spring 2023 Will Your Operations Be Impacted? With snowpack at 70% and spring firmly underway, there is a chance for a lower than expected melt this year which may impact water availability for operations. Further compounding conditions, there is a strong probability for an ENSO transition reversal to El Nino, which […]
Regulatory Bulletin, March 2023
Washington and Ottawa announce joint effort to develop local critical minerals ecosystem amongst a raft of new Canadian initiatives, programs, and tax credits aimed at galvinising investment and capabilities in the sector.
Integrated Sustainability Named In Canada’s Top 100 SME Employers Award for 6th Successive Year
CALGARY, Alberta: April 4, 2023 – The Globe and Mail named Integrated Sustainability one of Canada’s Top Small & Medium Employers for the 6th consecutive year. The 2023 award win recognizes Integrated Sustainability’s dedication to flexible workplace culture, opportunities for professional growth, and a family-oriented approach that fosters a healthy work-life balance. The theme for […]
