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Tariq Ahmed *

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Energy and natural resources development are an important part of British Columbia’s economy – it’s exciting to assist clients with projects at all stages of their lifecycles.
Jurisdiction British Columbia, 2009
Language(s) English
Office(s) Vancouver
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Overview

Tariq Ahmed is a member of the Litigation and Dispute Resolution group. He frequently assists clients with matters related to energy regulation and construction disputes. In addition to representing clients before the courts, and in arbitrations and mediations, Tariq has assisted with matters before regulatory tribunals including the British Columbia Utilities Commission, the Alberta Utilities Commission, and the Canada Energy Regulator (formerly the National Energy Board).

Primarily advising clients in the energy and resources sectors, in addition to regulatory matters, Tariq also assists in matters relating to construction (particularly large projects), and general civil litigation.

Prior to his legal career, Tariq earned a degree in electrical engineering. Tariq has developed strong technical skills and a business-oriented approach to his work that enhances his law practice.

Tariq is a director and treasurer of the Young Professionals in Energy Vancouver chapter. Tariq was previously a convocation member of the Senate of the University of British Columbia Vancouver and the chair of its standing committee on Student Appeals on Academic Discipline for over six years.

Achievements

  • Recognized in British Columbia as a Future Star, Benchmark Litigation Canada 2025 to 2026
  • Recognized in Administrative and Public Law in Vancouver, The Best Lawyers in Canada 2025 to 2026
  • Recognized in the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory in Energy (Electricity), Lexpert 2025 to 2026
  • Recognized in Energy Regulatory Law in Vancouver, The Best Lawyers in Canada 2023 to 2026
  • Recognized as Recommended in Energy, Lexology Index 2025
  • Recognized in the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory in Energy (Electricity), Lexpert 2023

Experience

  • BC Hydro successfully resists Surrey’s application for leave to appeal the BC Utilities Commission’s order setting terms of use for BC Hydro facilities on municipal land, [Case - BC Hydro and Power Authority], BC Hydro wins court dispute against City of Surrey
  • FortisBC receives approval from the BCUC for the Okanagan Capacity Mitigation Project, [Case - FortisBC Energy Inc.], Project to help meet future energy demand on the coldest days of the year in the Okanagan region approved.
  • BC Hydro seeks BCUC acceptance of capital expenditures for enterprise resource planning IT projects, [Case - BC Hydro and Power Authority], Regulatory approval process for major ERP transformation initiatives in the utilities sector.
  • FortisBC Energy Inc. revised renewable gas program, [Case - FortisBC Energy Inc.], FortisBC Energy Inc. receives approval of a revised Renewable Natural Gas Program
  • BC Court of Appeal upholds decision setting terms of FortisBC’s liability in infrastructure work, [Case - FortisBC Energy Inc.], The BC Court of Appeal rejects City of Richmond’s appeal.
  • FortisAlberta Inc investment in new residential customer connections, [Case - FortisAlberta Inc.], The AUC held that it remains just and reasonable to allow electric distribution utilities to invest in new residential customer connections up to a prescribed MIL amount. The AUC approved a residential MIL of $3,016 for all four electric distribution utilities for 2024, to be escalated the remain...
  • FortisBC in BC Utilities Commission proceeding examining utility cost of capital., [Deal - FortisBC Energy Inc.], BC Utilities Commission examining utility cost of capital, return on equity and capital structure.
  • BC Hydro Fiscal 2023-2025 Revenue Requirements Application, [Case - British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority], BC Hydro to set its rates for a three year period
  • FortisBC and City of Coquitlam dispute over pipeline abandonment, [Case - FortisBC Energy Inc.], FortisBC and City of Coquitlam in pipeline abandonment dispute.

Career & Education

Education

  • LLB University of British Columbia
  • BEng, Electrical Engineering University of Victoria

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Knowledge

  • Family Ties: BC Court of Appeal Confirms BC Utilities Commission Jurisdiction over Affiliate Electricity Sales, 3/12/2026
  • Campus Conduct and the Courts: University Discipline and Charter Challenges in BC, 1/20/2026
  • BC Construction Prompt Payment Act Receives Royal Assent, 12/11/2025
  • Too Close for Comfort? BC Utilities Commission Granted "Full Party" Status in Appeal of its Own Decision, 10/3/2024
  • Throwing Good After Bad Can Be Okay: BC Court of Appeal Determines Owner’s Payment Did Not Have Retroactive Effect on Builders Lien Liability, 5/30/2024
  • Family Matters: Reconsideration Decision Affirms that Sales to Subsidiary Are Subject to BC Utilities Commission Regulation, 4/4/2024
  • Not All in the Family: BC Utilities Commission Determines that Sales to Subsidiary Make Power Producer a Regulated Public Utility, 1/23/2024
  • BC Supreme Court Issues Injunction Against Self-Described "Engineer", 1/16/2024
  • With Great Power Over Ratepayers Comes Regulation: BCUC Finds Submetering Provider is Subject to Regulation as a Public Utility., 7/13/2023
  • Unusable Discovery: BC Court of Appeal Upholds Implied Undertaking in Engineering Complaint, 6/8/2023

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