Road map to decarbonization: safe bets versus greenwashing
Since the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s special report, which stated that to limit the global temperature increase to 1.5 C global emissions would need to reach net zero by 2050, a number of countries, including Canada, and companies have made net-zero commitments. But what lies within the buzzword? As always, the devil is in […]
For a green recovery, embrace the shifting global energy landscape
Canada finds itself at a crossroads when it comes to our energy priorities: will we continue to double down on investments in energy sectors that are in an irreversible decline while the rest of the world moves on without us, or will we move towards investing in energy systems that will set Canada up for […]
Canada’s electrified future is a challenge, but one we can achieve
A recent survey found nearly 70 per cent of Canadians planning to purchase a new car in the next five years are likely to buy an electric vehicle, a result that raises the question about the electricity system’s ability to meet the increased demand. In addition to cars, the electricity sector is being looked at […]
Feds urged to boost electric vehicle incentive program, allow used cars to qualify
Experts and stakeholders are urging the federal government to not only top up the electric vehicle incentive program, but also expand the eligibility criteria to allow used vehicles to qualify so lower-income Canadians can better take advantage of the program. “There’s a ton of evidence electric vehicle [EV] incentives are effective at driving the adoption […]
‘This is the new order, don’t be shy’: Indigenous advisory group charts new path for Canada Energy Regulator
The Canada Energy Regulator’s Indigenous Advisory Committee will provide “clarity” on how to approach consulting and working with Indigenous communities to any industry that has found itself in conflict with those communities in the past over energy project development, says the interim chairperson of the new body. “This is the new order, don’t be shy,” […]
Energy security and the road to net zero
The recent blackout in Texas is a devastating reminder of the importance of energy security. It’s a powerful cautionary tale of what can happen when decision-makers don’t prioritize it enough. Energy security is key to making progress on Ottawa’s ambition that Canada have a net-zero economy by 2050. And yet it is often overlooked in […]
Hydrogen key to breaking Alberta’s energy logjam
Hydrogen is an important next energy step for Alberta and the province already has everything it needs to get there—it’s another way to get long-term value out of Alberta’s resources. In the new global clean energy economy transformation taking place, hydrogen is a key player and an enormous opportunity for Canada—it also provides a potential […]
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New transit funding welcome, but experts wary of execution
On the heels of the federal government announcing billions of dollars for a new transportation transfer starting in 2026, and more money for “shovel-ready projects” to be doled out immediately, transportation experts and the NDP’s transport critic say the money is welcome, but are questioning the timelines and are wary of the funds going to […]
Get on with it: Senate cuts a year off feds’ deadline for new oil rig regs
The Senate has chopped in half an extension the government proposed to give itself for making permanent health and safety regulations for offshore oil and gas platforms. Senators and oil industry executives have expressed concern about the government’s failure to meet its latest deadline to enact those regulations. Senators from multiple groups in the Upper […]
