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Coal Law and Policy in Alberta, Part Two: The Rules for Acquiring Coal Rights and the Royalty Regime

Posted on February 11, 2021 by Nigel Bankes

By: Nigel Bankes PDF Version: Coal Law and Policy in Alberta, Part Two: The Rules for Acquiring Coal Rights and the Royalty Regime Matters Commented On: Mines and Minerals Act, RSA 2000, c M-17; Coal Royalty Regulation, Alta Reg 295/1992 … Continue reading →

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The AER is Seeking Public Input on its Proposed Regulatory Solution for the Growing Orphan Well and Other Unfunded Liabilities Problem in Alberta’s Oil and Gas Sector

Posted on February 10, 2021 by Shaun Fluker

By: Shaun Fluker & Drew Yewchuk PDF Version: The AER is Seeking Public Input on its Proposed Regulatory Solution for the Growing Orphan Well and Other Unfunded Liabilities Problem in Alberta’s Oil and Gas Sector Matter Commented On: Proposed amendments to … Continue reading →

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What Are the Implications of Reinstating the 1976 Coal Development Policy?

Posted on February 9, 2021 by Nigel Bankes

By: Nigel Bankes PDF Version: What Are the Implications of Reinstating the 1976 Coal Development Policy? Matters Commented On: Alberta Energy Press Release, “Alberta’s 1976 Coal Policy Reinstated” (February 8, 2021); Information Letter 2021-07 “Coal Policy Reinstatement” (8 February 2021) … Continue reading →

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Coal Law and Policy in Alberta, Part One: the Coal Policy and Its Legal Status

Posted on February 8, 2021 by Nigel Bankes

By: Nigel Bankes  PDF Version: Coal Law and Policy in Alberta, Part One: the Coal Policy and Its Legal Status Issue Commented On: Revocation of the Coal Development Policy for Alberta (1976); Department of Energy, Information Letter 2020-23 “Rescission of A … Continue reading →

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The Sequoia Bankruptcy Part 2: The Appeal of the Motions to Strike and Dismiss

Posted on February 2, 2021 by Drew Yewchuk

By: Drew Yewchuk PDF Version: The Sequoia Bankruptcy Part 2: The Appeal of the Motions to Strike and Dismiss Cases Commented On: PricewaterhouseCoopers Inc v Perpetual Energy Inc, 2020 ABQB 513 (CanLII); PricewaterhouseCoopers Inc v Perpetual Energy Inc, 2021 ABCA … Continue reading →

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