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Resilient LLP Named Best Law Firm in Multiple Categories by Environmental Finance

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Resilient LLP is pleased to announce that it has been recognized as an industry leader in global carbon markets by Environmental Finance magazine. Resilient was named the Best Law Firm overall in the North American category for GHG markets, Best Law Firm overall in the North American category for RECs, and runner-up for Best Law Firm in the California category for GHG markets in Environmental Finance’s 23rd Annual Market Rankings.   The Annual Market Rankings invite leading brokers, financiers, dealers, and service providers to nominate and vote on leaders in each category based on efficiency and speed of transactions, reliability, innovation, quality of information and services provided, and influence on the market.    “We are very pleased to be recognized by our peers across multiple categories in this year’s rankings,” said Lisa DeMarco, Senior Partner and CEO of Resilient. “We are grateful for our clients and the market-leading work and innovative transactions that they are doing.” Environmental Finance published articles on the carbon and REC markets in 2022 alongside the rankings.  Resilient LLP provides world-leading multi-jurisdictional climate and clean energy law and advisory services, including legal advice on all aspects of complex carbon markets, emissions trading, and climate policy matters. For further information, please contact Lisa DeMarco at lisa@resilientllp.com.

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Who’s Who Legal and Environmental Finance Recognize Resilient LLP

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Resilient LLP is pleased to announce that Who’s Who Legal (WWL) has recognized Lisa DeMarco, Senior Partner and CEO, as a “Global Elite Thought Leader” in Climate Change Law. She has been identified as leading in climate change law, particularly within the energy market, and described as “the lead climate change lawyer in Canada on any issue.” Resilient is also pleased to announce that it has been recognized as a leading voluntary carbon market specialist by Environmental Finance magazine. The Resilient Team including Jonathan McGillivray (Senior Associate), Daniel Vollmer (Associate), Nicholas Daube (Counsel), John Coyne, and Monika Pecnikova, was named the Runner-Up Best Global Law Firm in Environmental Finance’s 2022 Voluntary Carbon Market Rankings, following the results of its peer review survey. The rankings are the magazine’s annual poll of the market, in which market participants vote for the leading companies, service providers, and initiatives based on efficiency and speed of transaction; reliability; innovation; quality of service provided and influence on the market, not just the volume of transactions handled. “We are very pleased that our partners and clients have recognized our world-leading specialized climate and clean energy legal and advisory services,” said Lisa DeMarco. “We are grateful to have our clients’ trust as we support them in navigating the transition to a net-zero and climate-resilient future.” Resilient LLP is Canada’s only climate and clean energy boutique law firm and provides leading multi-jurisdictional legal advice in the areas of climate change, clean energy, and related Indigenous rights. Read more about our service offering on our website. Please cast your vote for Resilient LLP as Best Law Firm in Environmental Finance’s Annual Market Rankings 2022 by following this link (voting is open until Friday, October 28, 2022). We appreciate your support!

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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

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Resilient LLP joins all Canadians in reflecting on the path of truth and reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples and marking the second National Day for Truth and Reconciliation this September 30, also known as Orange Shirt Day. We honour and remember the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis children and survivors of Canada’s residential school system and acknowledge the legacy and ongoing impacts of this system on Indigenous communities across Canada. We encourage all Canadians to attend a local event to commemorate today, learn more about the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, and to engage in the path of truth and reconciliation by reading the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s Final Report and Calls to Action and the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Final Report and Calls for Justice. Support resources for survivors and family members The National Indian Residential School Crisis Line provides 24-hour crisis support to former Indian Residential School students and their families toll-free at 1-866-925-4419. Individuals impacted by the issue of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls are encouraged to contact the MMIWG Crisis Line toll-free at 1-844-413-6649. First Nations, Inuit and Métis seeking immediate emotional support can contact the Hope for Wellness Help Line toll-free at 1-855-242-3310, or by online chat at hopeforwellness.ca.

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Ontario Proposes Changes to Emissions Performance Standards Program

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Ontario’s Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (the Ministry) has launched public consultations on proposed regulatory amendments for the Emissions Performance Standards (EPS) program. The proposed changes are meant to ensure that the EPS program meets the updated benchmark under the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act (the Act) set by the federal government for 2023-2030 (see our earlier bulletin on the Ministry’s prior EPS consultation here) as the current EPS program only applies to 2022. This bulletin briefly summarizes key proposed changes and provides important information on stakeholder participation in the consultation. Carbon Price. The Ministry is proposing to align the EPS program and the price of excess emissions units (EEUs) with the minimum carbon price set out in the updated federal benchmark ($65 for the 2023 compliance period rising to $170 for the 2030 compliance period). Program Scope. The Ministry is proposing to add the following sectors represented by the North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) to the list of covered industrial activities based on a preliminary assessment of carbon leakage and competitiveness: Fruit and vegetable preserving and specialty food manufacturing; Meat product manufacturing; Beverage manufacturing; Converted paper product manufacturing; Plastic product manufacturing; Rubber product manufacturing; Forging and stamping; Spring and wire product manufacturing; Machine shops, turned product, and screw, nut, and bolt manufacturing; Engine, turbine and power transmission equipment manufacturing; Other general-purpose machinery manufacturing; Aerospace product and parts manufacturing; Office furniture (including fixtures) manufacturing; Other miscellaneous manufacturing; and Dairy product manufacturing. Registration and Cessation of Coverage. The Ministry is proposing to allow EPS facilities that expect to emit at least 10,000 tCO2e/year within three years following a major retrofit or expansion to apply to register in the EPS program as soon as production has started to increase. The Ministry is also proposing to facilitate a pathway for…

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Natural Resources Canada Launches Public Engagement on Canada Green Buildings Strategy

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The Minister of Natural Resources (the Minister) yesterday announced the launching of a public engagement process for the proposed Canada Green Buildings Strategy (the Strategy). The Strategy will aim to mobilize national action to reduce emissions by 37 percent from 2005 by 2030 and create a net-zero-emissions buildings sector by 2050. Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) has also published a companion discussion paper outlining the scope and key themes of the proposed Strategy (the Discussion Paper). This bulletin briefly summarizes the Discussion Paper and provides important details regarding the public engagement process.   The Minister’s announcement noted that the Strategy will focus on (i) increasing the rate of building retrofits, (ii) ensuring buildings are resilient and net-zero-ready from the start, and (iii) transforming space and water heating. In addition, the Strategy will be backed by a $150 million commitment made in Canada’s Emissions Reduction Plan (read our earlier bulletin here).   The Discussion Paper provides the following three potential outcomes for the Strategy to reach the net-zero target for Canada’s building sector: Build net-zero carbon and climate-resilient from the start. The Discussion Paper provides that Canada must ensure that new buildings achieve the highest levels of energy, carbon performance, and climate resiliency. To achieve this, all new buildings must (i) be net-zero carbon-ready no later than 2032 and (ii) conform to the latest applicable codes, standards, and guidelines for climate resilience no later than 2030. Increase the rate of deep, climate-resilient building retrofits. The Discussion Paper provides that the majority of buildings will still be in use in 30 years and that this will require retrofitting all existing buildings and taking advantage of joint opportunities for resiliency upgrades. The Strategy is likely to promote the deep retrofit rate reaching 3-5 percent of buildings annually by 2025, with applicable codes, standards, and guidelines for climate-resilient retrofits to be referenced in building…

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