Andrew Leach, PhD, MA, LLM, BSc
Fall Term 2025 (1930)
ECON 366 - Energy Economics
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)
The economics of producing and consuming energy: pricing, role in economic growth; energy sources and markets; the role of government; regulation and other energy policy issues. Prerequisite: ECON 281.
LECTURE A01 (57774)
2025-09-02 - 2025-12-08
MWF 14:00 - 14:50
LAW 559 - Environmental Law and Policy
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)
Canadian laws and policies designed to control air, land, and water pollution, including licensing systems, the use of quasi-criminal sanctions, environmental impact assessment processes, constitutional issues, and the usefulness of the common law. Other topics may include alternative legal approaches, such as economic incentives, wildlife protection, environmental rights, parks, the public trust doctrine or environmental mediation.
LECTURE A01 (55042)
2025-09-03 - 2025-12-09
MW 10:30 - 11:50
Winter Term 2026 (1940)
ECON 366 - Energy Economics
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)
The economics of producing and consuming energy: pricing, role in economic growth; energy sources and markets; the role of government; regulation and other energy policy issues. Prerequisite: ECON 281.
LECTURE B01 (84552)
2026-01-05 - 2026-04-10
MWF 14:00 - 14:50
LAW 544 - Utilities Law
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)
The general objective of this course is introduce students to the regulation of local energy utilities (electricity and consumable gas) and long-distance transmission (electricity, oil, and gas) infrastructure. The course material will cover the basics of each industry segment, relevant regulatory processes including standard utility tariff applications, and key issues facing utilities and regulators.
LECTURE B01 (87927)
2026-01-05 - 2026-04-10
MW 10:30 - 11:50