Ontario’s electricity operator must make energy diversification more than a pipe dream
One of the first things U.S. President Joe Biden did was cancel the Keystone XL pipeline, the main artery for oil between the United States and Canada. Suffocating this was called “a gift to China and Russia” because it allowed international adversaries to swoop in and fill an energy demand that had been previously filled […]
Ready to build back better, but need a hand
Build Back Better. It’s a catchy slogan—and a good idea. Throughout the pandemic, the Canadian agriculture and food industry has shown it is more than up to the task. But without the right practices, policies, and infrastructure in place, it is becoming increasingly clear Canada will not be able to fully realize its potential to […]
Canada’s critical mineral wealth a gem for domestic advanced manufacturing, say experts and stakeholders
Canada has a vast array of critical minerals waiting to be tapped into to supply an increasingly important global demand that’s currently dominated by China, experts say, but an open question is how Canada plans to meet that demand. The Canadian government and industry can follow a similar path and be a natural resource export […]
Mining is on a strategic roll
The Canadian mining sector has been a vital cog in the country’s economy during the pandemic, with the importance of the industry growing steadily over time. Operations and exploration continued during the COVID-19 outbreak, collaborations with Indigenous communities expanded, technological sophistication accelerated, and, at a time when environmental assessment processes deter investment in Canada, international […]
Small modular reactors critical to Canada’s long-term economic growth
There is no doubt that Canada’s economy has long been dominated by the natural resources sector. As Canada continues to develop and adapt to future challenges, including those posed by climate change, transforming its energy mix through innovative and advanced technologies will be integral to its economic growth. Just recently, the government reiterated its commitment […]
Acknowledgement of systemic racism helps demonstrate energy regulator’s commitment to reconciliation
The Canada Energy Regulator recently acknowledged systemic racism within the organization, and committed itself to systemic change. On behalf of Indigenous representatives who work closely with the Canada Energy Regulator in the oversight of the Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion (TMX), we applaud the Canada Energy Regulator for its leadership. In 2016, when the federal government […]
Canada can win the hydrogen race
Hydrogen is not science fiction. It is used in the production of steel, glass, and fertilizer, oil refining, power generation, and industrial heating. Along with cars and buses, it can fuel zero-emission trucks, trains, ships, and airplanes. Hydrogen can store intermittent solar and wind power. Moreover, it can connect digital, energy, and trade networks—the nervous […]
The time for the hydrogen economy has come to Canada
The 50-year-old incubating concept of a “hydrogen economy” is finally coming to fruition on a global scale. Last year alone, more than 30 hydrogen strategies and white papers were produced at different government levels internationally. The hydrogen economy uses hydrogen as an energy carrier or “currency” for energy storage and distribution. It provides opportunities to […]
Small modular nuclear reactors and net-zero carbon emissions by 2050? The math doesn’t add up
In December 2020, Natural Resources Minister Seamus O’Regan released an action plan for small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs), which assured us that SMRs will enable, among other things, “a net-zero economy by 2050.” Earlier, O’Regan also stated: “We have not seen a model where we can get to net-zero emissions by 2050 without nuclear (power).” […]
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 […]
