Climate Change Regulation 2026

CANADA Law and Practice Contributed by: Thomas McInerney, Selina Lee-Andersen, Sonia J. Struthers and Elyse Bouey, McCarthy Tétrault LLP

McCarthy Tétrault LLP is a leading Canadian law firm delivering strategic, innovative solutions to cli - ents in Canada and around the world. With offices in Canada’s major commercial centres, New York City and London, its lawyers work seamlessly across practice areas and regions. It advises on all aspects of business law, litigation, tax, real estate, labour and employment law. It also works with all levels of gov -

ernment to develop laws and regulations that shape the Canadian market and the industries driving the Canadian and global economies. Through its focus on delivering innovative client services and solutions, McCarthy Tétrault is leading advancements in the le - gal profession and driving value for clients through project management, creative staffing solutions and providing alternative fee arrangements.

Authors

Thomas McInerney is a partner in McCarthy Tétrault’s business law and energy and resources groups in Calgary, advising clients on strategic growth across power and energy sectors in Canada and internationally.

Sonia J. Struthers is a partner in McCarthy Tétrault’s business law group in Montréal and co-lead of the firm’s ESG and sustainability strategic issues group. Her practice focuses on capital markets, mergers and

His practice focuses on commercial transactions, project development, and regulatory matters in traditional and renewable-energy industries. Thomas has particular expertise in climate change and emissions legislation, emissions trading, and renewable energy projects involving solar, wind, biomass, biomethane and hydrogen. He regularly advises on mergers and acquisitions, corporate reorganisations, joint ventures, licensing arrangements and major infrastructure projects, with extensive experience in the oil sands, pipeline, power generation and transmission sectors.

acquisitions, securities regulation, financial services, governance, compliance and investment products. She advises public companies, financial institutions, fund managers, and regulated entities on complex transactions and regulatory matters. Sonia serves on the Québec Autorité des marchés financiers’ derivatives consultative committee, teaches at leading law schools, and chairs The Prosperity Project. Called to the Québec and Ontario bars, she holds a certificate in Climate Change Policy & Practice from the University of Toronto. Calgary, with a practice focused on energy regulation, environmental, administrative and Indigenous law. She advises clients on major energy, power and infrastructure projects across Canada, developing regulatory strategies, supporting Indigenous engagement and securing project approvals. Her experience spans renewable and conventional energy, oil and gas, pipelines, LNG, hydrogen, mining and carbon capture projects. Elyse regularly appears before regulatory tribunals and Alberta courts and has represented clients in several of the largest energy developments in Canada. Elyse Bouey is a partner in McCarthy Tétrault’s business law group in

Selina Lee-Andersen is a partner at McCarthy Tétrault’s Vancouver office, advising clients on environmental, Indigenous, regulatory and corporate/ commercial matters across industries including mining, energy,

infrastructure, transportation and emerging technologies. With over 20 years of experience, she helps clients navigate complex operational and regulatory risks by delivering practical, business- focused solutions tailored to their objectives and risk tolerance. Her hands-on approach, deep industry knowledge, and extensive advisory experience have earned her a reputation as a trusted legal advisor and valued partner to her clients.

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