95: Oil and Gas Law (Vivek Warrier)

On this episode, we learn about oil and gas law from Vivek Warrier - the president of the Canadian Energy Law Foundation and partner with Osler's Calgary office. Topics: SCC's constitutionality decision regarding the Impact Assessment Act, emissions reduction targets, and Carbon Contracts for Difference. This program contains 30 minutes of substantive content for the Law Society of Ontario's CPD requirements.

⚫ How will large scale pipeline projects proceed in light of a new SCC constitutionality finding about the federal environmental assessment framework? (7:48)
⚫ What do we know about the federal government's proposed regulations to cap oil and gas emissions? (18:48)
⚫ How can a new tool, known as a Carbon Contracts for Difference, help to de-risk emission reduction projects? (27:20)
⚫ Our Ask-Me-Anything segment, featuring questions submitted by patrons of the Lawyered community (35:13)
⚫ What are some of the current/recent legal challenges facing major pipeline projects, like Trans Mountain? (36:00)
🔵 How have ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) criteria influenced investment and the legal issues in the oil and gas sector? (39:04)
🔵 How has the oil and gas sector responding to the rise in investment and public support of renewable and alternative energy sources? (42:11)
🔵 How is the rise of climate litigation affecting the legal strategies of oil and gas companies in Canada? (43:53)
🔵 What are some considerations related to indigenous co-ownership / joint ventures on oil and gas ventures on their land? (45:33)

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