Electricity regulation in Canada: overview | Practical Law

Electricity regulation in Canada: overview | Practical Law

A Q&A guide to electricity regulation in Canada.

Electricity regulation in Canada: overview

Practical Law Country Q&A 5-632-4326 (Approx. 18 pages)

Electricity regulation in Canada: overview

by Jeff Christian and Lana Shipley*, Lawson Lundell LLP
Law stated as at 01 Aug 2020Canada (Common Law)
A Q&A guide to electricity regulation in Canada.
The Q&A gives a high-level overview of the domestic electricity market, including domestic electricity companies, electricity generation and renewable energy, transmission, distribution, supply and tax issues. It covers the regulatory structure; foreign ownership; import of electricity; authorisation and operating requirements; trading between generators and suppliers; rates and conditions of sale and proposals for reform.