Alberta Sovereignty Act & Clean Electricity Regulations: A Constitutional View

Member Event - Webinar

December 13, 2023 from 10:00AM - 11:00AM MST

ACR is hosting a members-only webinar on December 13, 2023, featuring guest speakers Eric Adams, Law Professor at the University of Alberta, Faculty of Law, Dr. Dwight Newman, Professor of Law at the University of Saskatchewan, Bernard Roth, Partner at Dentons Canada, and Kim Sturgess, Chief Executive Officer at WaterSMART Solutions Ltd. The webinar will focus on the possible implications and processes behind Alberta's enactment of the Sovereignty Act in response to the federal government's Clean Electricity Regulations.

The Sovereignty Act, passed by the Alberta government, is seen as a significant move towards greater control over its resources and the ability to make independent decisions on energy policy. The act allows Alberta to opt-out of federal regulations related to clean electricity, which the province views as infringing upon its sovereignty. This has led to a debate on the effectiveness of the act and its potential impact on the province's economy and environment.

Attendees can expect to learn more about the motivations behind the Sovereignty Act, the potential implications of the act on Alberta's energy industry and economy, and the possible consequences of the act on the province's relationship with the federal government. It will be an informative and thought-provoking discussion for those interested in the energy policies of Alberta and Canada.