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Mondrow, Ian A., Gowling WLG Toronto - (416) 369-4670 - ian.mondrow@gowlingwlg.com
Ian Mondrow leads Gowling WLG's energy regulation and policy practice in the Toronto office. He ad-
vises on a variety of matters in the natural gas and electricity sectors, including energy policy, regulatory
policy and process, rates and tariff matters, facilities applications and compliance and licensing issues.
Mondrow has represented electricity generators, transmitters and distributors, competitive energy retail-
ers and energy consumers before the Ontario Energy Board, the National Energy Board, and in other
Canadian regulatory forums. Mondrow is a member of the Council for Clean & Reliable Electricity, a
federally incorporated non-profit organization that was formed to provide a platform for open public dia-
logue and a solutions-oriented approach to the challenges of the energy sector. Prior to joining Gowling
WLG, Mondrow practiced at a prominent national firm, served as special advisor to the Chair of the On-
tario Energy Board, and was Vice-president, Government & Regulatory Affairs with a major integrated
energy retail and solutions company.
Keizer, Charles, Torys LLP Toronto - (416) 865-7512 - ckeizer@torys.com
Co-head of Torys' Infrastructure and Energy Practice. Practice focuses on administrative and corporate/com-
mercial law in the energy sector. Advises various energy sector participants, including generators (renewable
and conventional), transmitters, distributors, and gas and power marketers. Also advises on financing, project
development, regulatory and contractual matters. Has provided strategic advice related to federal and prov-
incial regulatory regimes and has a strong understanding of project development — from the initial stages to
connection and commercial operation. Regularly appears before the Ontario Energy Board on rates, licensing
and leave to construct matters. Member of the Ontario Energy Association. Ontario Bar, 1993. Prince Edward
Island Bar, 1995. LLB, 1991, Osgoode Hall, York University.
Rodger, J. Mark, Borden Ladner Gervais LLP Toronto - (416) 367-6190 - mrodger@blg.com
Senior partner and Toronto regional leader of BLG's Energy Markets Group. Specializes in the commer-
cial, regulatory and government relations components of electricity and natural gas markets and infra-
structure revitalization. Experienced in all aspects of electricity sector restructuring. For over 20 years, has
served as counsel to a broad range of stakeholders, including municipal, provincial and national govern-
ments, large industrial, institutional and commercial energy consumers, local distribution and transmis-
sion companies, generators, energy retailers, out-of-province electricity importers and energy regulators.
Corporate governance, business planning and utility M&A experience includes the first-ever long-term
lease involving an Ontario distribution utility. Counsel to municipalities and private-sector clients re-
garding natural gas distribution "green field" expansion and water infrastructure renewal. Experience in
renewable generation and electricity conservation and demand management, including program develop-
ment and smart meter implementation initiatives.
Smith, Crawford G., Torys LLP Toronto - (416) 865-8209 - csmith@torys.com
Practice focuses on corporate and commercial matters, energy regulatory proceedings and securities and com-
petition litigation, as well as public and administrative law. Has substantial class-action expertise and has ap-
peared as counsel in all levels of court in Ontario, in the Supreme Court of Canada, in the Federal Court,
in commercial arbitrations and before a variety of administrative tribunals, including the Ontario Energy
Board, the Ontario Securities Commission, the Competition Tribunal and the Environmental Review Tri-
bunal. Energy practice involves economic issues in multi-party litigation and frequent appearances as counsel
before the Energy Board at hearings regarding rate regulation, infrastructure development and demand-side
management. Also handles regulatory proceedings and investigations by the Investment Industry Regulatory
Organization of Canada and the Ontario Securities Commission. Ontario Bar, 1999. LLB, 1997, University
of British Columbia. BComm (Honors), 1994, Queen's University.
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