Bill C-15: From Confidence to Scrutiny — What's Emerging in Early 2026

LCAB Newsletter Issue 005 — February 2026

After passing second reading with broad support, Bill C-15 entered committee review in early 2026. Parliamentary committee scrutiny has raised questions about specific provisions of the Clean Economy ITC framework that project developers should monitor closely.

Committee Focus Areas

Parliamentary committees have focused on the CCUS ITC's geological storage verification requirements, the interaction between Clean Electricity ITC and interprovincial transmission projects, and the application of prevailing wage requirements to unionized versus non-unionized workforces.

Timeline Implications

Extended committee review creates uncertainty for projects planned around specific legislative effective dates. LCAB recommends that project developers build flexibility into their compliance timelines and avoid making final investment decisions contingent on legislative provisions that remain subject to committee amendment.

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