CACERCanadian Energy Regulator Act, s. 361Primary legislationIn force

Issuance

The Canadian Energy Regulator Commission may issue electricity export licences subject to Governor in Council approval. Before issuing, the Commission must consider interprovincial effects, confirm applicants have informed domestic buyers of available quantities and service classes, and given domestic buyers equal opportunity to purchase on comparable terms. Any existing permits are revoked if the export licence is denied.

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Issuance

361 (1) The Commission may, subject to the approval of the Governor in Council, issue a licence for the exportation of electricity in relation to which an order made under section 360 is in force. (2) Before issuing a licence, the Commission must take into account (a) the effect of the exportation of the electricity on provinces other than from which the electricity is to be exported; (b) whether the applicant has (i) informed those who have declared an interest in buying electricity for consumption in Canada of the quantities and classes of service available for sale, and (ii) given an opportunity to buy electricity on conditions as favourable as the conditions specified in the application to those who, within a reasonable time after being so informed, demonstrate an intention to buy electricity for consumption in Canada; and (c) any factors that are specified in the regulations. (3) Any permit issued in respect of an application for a permit for the exportation of electricity in relation to which an order made under section 360 is in force and that is not revoked by the order is revoked on the Commission’s deciding not to issue a licence for that exportation.

Source

https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/C-15.1/section-361.html

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