Tag: current legal issues in the news 2021

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Further strengthening our gun control laws

  • February 28, 2023
Keeping Canadians safe is the Government of Canada’s top priority. We know that one Canadian killed by gun violence is one too many, which is why, two years ago, we banned over 1,500 types of military-style assault firearms. We also strengthened our gun control laws to expand background checks and keep firearms out of the wrong hands. These measures are helping to keep our children and communities safe. The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the introduction of new legislation to further strengthen gun control in Canada and keep Canadians safe from gun violence. Bill C-21 puts forward some of…
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Market and legal update on green bonds at the EU and Austrian level: how to finance the energy transition (even in times of crisis)

  • February 22, 2023
The main feature of green bonds is the intention or the commitment to invest the net proceeds of the issue in green projects. Up to date, there is no binding legal framework and therefore no legal definition of green bonds. Nevertheless, voluntary standards have been broadly complied with and provided a basis for the development of the green bond market over the last years. Voluntary standards inter alia include the International Capital Market Association’s (ICMA) Green Bond Principles, which is the preferred standard seen in the market, and the Climate Bonds Initiative’s Climate Bonds Standard. On top, issuers do already…