Canada must act now to remain competitive
This post originally appeared as an advertisement in the National Post and the Hill Times. As the world rapidly moves towards a net zero economy, Canada has a generational opportunity to position...
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The worst plan is no plan when faced with an inevitable energy transition
Much hullabaloo has been made about the federal government’s clean energy transition plan. Alberta’s premier went so far as to suggest that 2.7 million jobs would be “eliminated” in...
As Canada builds a net-zero electricity grid, good decisions must start with good data
In 2023, some things are impossible to ignore. One is climate change: from floods to heatwaves, it’s clear the climate clock is ticking. Then there’s energy: whether it’s $2...
Canada must join other ‘friend-shoring’ countries to win the clean energy race
The economic landscape of the 20th century was defined by one trend over all else: globalization. As companies and consumers sought ever-cheaper products, a new paradigm was born — underpinned by a...
COP27: No deal to phase out oil and gas, but the energy transition continues
Climate negotiations at the United Nations Climate Change Conference, better known as COP, are over for another year. What can we take away from its 27th iteration? With the backdrop of war in...
There is a construction-shaped hole in our global efforts to combat climate change
When one thinks about carbon emissions, images of spewing smokestacks or tailpipes likely come to mind. But there is a pollution problem hidden in the built environment around us, from the buildings...
Canada’s LNG export dreams could leave B.C. powerless to pursue other opportunities
After months of waffling, the federal government appears poised to double down on LNG exports to help friendly nations navigate the current energy crunch. Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia...
How Canada can Become an EV Battery Powerhouse
In 2012, about 120,000 EVs were sold worldwide. Today, that many are sold in the space of a single week. Electric car sales represented close to 9% of the global car market in 2021, and by 2035 it...
Canada’s new oil is battery power — but Trudeau must act now
No longer just something that needs changing in your TV remote, batteries are fast becoming the engines of the global economy. In a decade’s time, chances are it won’t be gas that powers your car...
‘Climate action equals smaller energy bills’ is the message every Canadian needs to hear
While the IRA has the potential to impact Canada’s economy in many ways, three key opportunities stand out: automobiles, batteries and construction...
America’s Inflation Reduction Act just gave Canada’s economy a shot in the arm
While the IRA has the potential to impact Canada’s economy in many ways, three key opportunities stand out: automobiles, batteries and construction...
The fossil-fuel party is raging again, but Canada still needs a plan for the hangover to come
Canada’s oil and gas patch is partying like it’s 2008, though most Canadian drivers are not enjoying the festive mood. Commercial rents in downtown Calgary are on the rise, and long-thought dead...