Milking scapegoats: Biden administration bows to demands to reopen hyped up attacks on Canadian dairy, lumber
OTTAWA—One of the reasons Donald Trump won the U.S. presidency in 2016 was his promise to “drain the swamp”—that is, reduce the immense power of influence-peddlers and lobbyists in Washington, D.C., whose efforts to promote the agendas of their single-interest patrons were seen to be consistently strangling action on behalf of the American public. In […]
Federal support for Canada’s oil patch surged during pandemic, says new report
The pandemic has facilitated an increase in federal aid to the oil and gas sector in the last year amid the economic downturn, according to a new report. In a report released Thursday, Environmental Defence estimated that the government has either pledged to spend or distributed nearly $18-billion in support of the industry, including releasing […]
‘It’s about time we started to push back’: Conservative Alberta MPs support beleaguered energy war room
Despite a string of controversies since its December 2019 launch, Conservative Alberta MPs say the province’s energy war room is an important support and voice for the energy sector. The Canadian Energy Centre’s website describes its mandate as being in place “to promote Canada as a supplier of choice for the world’s growing demand for […]
We must fight the climate change beast with every clean energy tool we have
The pandemic has undoubtedly touched our lives in unmeasurable ways. But the daunting reality is that the pandemic is not the only crisis we face. Climate change continues to loom as one of the biggest crises we will ever face. Rising temperatures, natural disasters, weather extremes, food and water insecurity, increased disease, and economic disruption […]
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 […]
