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Start Date: 2025-04-06
End Date: 2025-04-12

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Canada Harmonizes Energy Efficiency Regulations

The Canadian government has amended the Energy Efficiency Regulations under the Energy Efficiency Act, aiming for harmonization with international standards. This amendment aligns with California's water efficiency standards and the U.S. CFR, although some regulatory differences remain. It applies automatically in New Brunswick and harmonizes with regulations in Ontario, Nova Scotia, and Quebec. This amendment is designed to manage trade impact by aligning with existing provincial requirements, ensuring that dealers importing into Canada comply with prescribed standards.

Sources: Canada Gazette, Part II: www.gazette.gc.ca

Ontario Expands Hydroelectric Capacity

Ontario is partnering with Taykwa Tagamou Nation and Moose Cree First Nation to develop new hydroelectric stations, potentially generating 430 MW of clean energy. This project marks the province's first expansion of large-scale hydroelectricity in decades and is part of a broader strategy to meet rising energy demands in Northern Ontario. The initiative will include the development of the Nine Mile Rapids and Grand Rapids stations, contributing to local economic development and energy independence.

Sources: Provincial Announcement: news.ontario.ca

BC Data on Oil and Gas Pipeline Permits Released

A new dataset from British Columbia provides detailed information on oil and gas pipeline permits, updated nightly and available for public access.

Sources: Open Government Data Set: open.canada.ca