The United States remains the centre of international focus as many countries, including Canada, adopt a 'wait-and-see' approach to the implementation of domestic climate change legislation based on U.S. developments. In addition to monitoring U.S. legislative developments, large emitters of greenhouse gases in Canada should consider the potential impacts of recent judicial decisions in the U.S. Given recent judicial decisions by three American courts, a comprehensive business strategy for large Canadian emitters should take into account the potential role of the courts as well as the impact of future climate change litigation.

In this issue:

• What the U.S. Courts Said
• Effect of Legislation on Climate Change Litigation
• Application in Canada

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