climate change

Canada Announces Green Taxonomy and Climate Disclosures Rules for Federal Corporations

Canada Announces Green Taxonomy and Climate Disclosures Rules for Federal Corporations

On October 9, 2024, the Canadian government announced that it will establish a “Made-in-Canada” sustainable investing taxonomy, and institute mandatory climate disclosure requirements for large, federally-incorporated private companies.

European Court Rules Climate Inaction Violates Human Rights

European Court Rules Climate Inaction Violates Human Rights

The European Court of Human Rights delivered its long-awaited first ruling in the climate action case Verein KlimaSeniorinnen Schweiz v. Switzerland, finding that the European Convention on Human Rights encompasses the right to effective protection from adverse effects of climate change.

Alberta Invokes Sovereignty Act to Defy Federal Clean Electricity Regulations

Alberta Invokes Sovereignty Act to Defy Federal Clean Electricity Regulations

On Monday, November 27, 2023, Alberta’s legislature tabled a resolution to invoke its controversial Alberta Sovereignty Within a United Canada Act for the first time. The Act allows Alberta’s legislature to pass resolutions to identify and disregard specific federal legislation or policies as either unconstitutional or causing harm to Albertans.