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AI Governance: As If Directors Didn’t Have Enough to Manage
By: Craig Zawada, K.C. We get it: you might not even have made it to this first sentence once you saw the title included “AI.” We are not even 3 years into the generative artificial intelligence era introduced by OpenAI and others. While there is still plenty of wonder around the nifty things AI can…
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The Board’s Critical Role in Crisis Management
By: Janelle Anderson, Craig Zawada, K.C., and Chad Eggerman Corporate boards play a vital role in steering organizations through crises. Whether facing geopolitical shifts, market disruptions, or reputational threats, crises demand swift and strategic responses that go beyond routine governance processes. A well-prepared board will strengthen an organization’s resilience in the face of crisis to…
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From Reaction to Resilience: How Corporate Leaders Can Navigate Uncertainty Effectively
By: Janelle Anderson, Craig Zawada, K.C., and Chad Eggerman In today’s volatile business environment, corporate boards face mounting pressure to make critical decisions amid economic uncertainty, geopolitical instability, and regulatory shifts. The truth is uncertainty is an unavoidable reality in corporate governance. Strong governance isn’t about predicting the future with certainty; it’s about ensuring leaders…
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Thinking Big: Building Canada’s Economy for the Future
By: Janelle Anderson, Glenn Wright, P.Eng., and Chad Eggerman Canada is at a pivotal moment in its history. The potential for a trade war with the United States is forcing us to rethink how we compete, innovate, and sustain long-term prosperity. At the same time, we’re facing a global climate crisis that underscores the need…
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Energy and Uncertainty: Procido LLP Address Federal Energy, Environment and Justice Ministers
By: Glenn Wright, Chad Eggerman, and Janelle Anderson Energy is essential for economies and societies everywhere. Energy must be affordable, reliable, and sustainable. The world is undergoing a significant economic transformation into the Age of Electricity. Clean electricity can be produced in many ways, can be transmitted over vast distances, and can be consumed with…
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Five Things Canadian Businesses Must Do Now to Mitigate Legal Risk from Trump’s U.S. Tariffs
By: Chad Eggerman and Craig Zawada, K.C. It is well-known that Donald Trump is threatening to levy tariffs of up to 25% on goods entering the United States when he assumes the Presidency. Canada is on the list of potential targets. While it is still a question whether or how far this might extend (the…
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The New Federal Clean Electricity Regulations: An Overview and Analysis for Saskatchewan
By: Glenn Wright, Chad Eggerman, and Janelle Anderson The federal government has committed to doing its part to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases (“GHGs”), the major contributor to climate change. After nearly two years of development and consultation, the federal government finalized the Clean Electricity Regulations (the “CERs”) in December 2024. These regulations are an…
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Canada’s Proposed Oil and Gas Sector Greenhouse Gas Emissions Cap Regulations: What are they? How do they work? Can I comment?
By: Glenn Wright, Chad Eggerman, and Janelle Anderson The federal government has committed to doing its part to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases (“GHGs”), the major contributor to climate change. On November 9, 2024, the 60-day public consultation period began for the proposed Oil and Gas Greenhouse Gas Emissions Cap Regulations (the “O&G Regulations”). The…
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Renewable Energy in Canada 2024
By: Kelsey Sonntag, Glenn Wright, Chad Eggerman, and Janelle Anderson Renewable Energy in Canada 2024 explores the state of renewable energy across Canada, diving into its current landscape, potential growth areas, and the challenges the industry faced in 2024. This compendium will be of interest to both renewable energy industry professionals, as well as the…
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Court of Appeal Upholds Use of Emojis as Valid Acceptance in Contracts
By: Taylor Moroz and Troy Baril The Court of Appeal has delivered a significant ruling regarding the use of electronic signatures, providing important guidance on how modern communication methods, such as Emojis, can satisfy legal requirements for forming valid contracts. The case involved Achter Land & Cattle Ltd. (ALC), a farm operator, and South West…
