Canadian Energy Regulator Act (S.C. 2019, c. 28, s. 10)

Marginal note: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.

• Marginal note:Criteria

  (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.

• Marginal note:Revocation of permit

  (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.