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Be It Resolved
January is well underway, and so are our resolutions; some diligently maintained, others already set aside. The intention behind them is usually consistent: improving overall wellness, making better choices, or a life rebalance. Corporate annual resolutions share similar aims, focusing on sound governance, regulatory compliance, and financial accountability.
Jan 201 min read
Record-Breaking $196,000 Fine Against Trans Mountain Signals a New Era of CER Enforcement
The Canadian energy sector is on notice. The Canada Energy Regulator has issued its largest cumulative administrative monetary penalty to date, ordering Trans Mountain to pay $196,000 for significant environmental protection failures on its pipeline expansion project. This landmark enforcement action serves as a critical reminder for all energy companies of the increasing regulatory scrutiny and the severe consequences of non-compliance.
Jan 24 min read
Climate-Related Disclosure and Safe Harbour Under Alberta Securities Law: The Effect Of Bill 12
In Canadian securities law, liability for disclosure has historically been anchored in statutory and common-law misrepresentation concepts developed for conventional financial reporting. Those regimes assume disclosure that is capable of verification at the time it is made, and they attach consequences to statements that are inaccurate, misleading, or materially incomplete, regardless of whether the disclosure was made in good faith.
Dec 16, 20255 min read
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