Energy Minister Hodgson has experience with moving big projects, but some sector experts question plans to build up conventional energy alongside renewables
In the Throne Speech, King Charles III promised development of a Major Federal Project Office to reduce approvals timelines for nationally significant projects from five years to two.
Carney wants a pipeline, but building one will be even harder than it sounds
The Liberal government is pushing for a ‘nation-building’ project to expand fossil fuel production, but the barriers are enormous.
Canada’s critical role in solving the energy trilemma
While the growth of renewables is critical (and to be continued), they will largely be layered on top of existing traditional energy sources, rather than replacing them altogether.
Alberta’s renewables sector is down, but let’s not count it out
No matter the industry, there’s one thing that’s always bad for investment: uncertainty. And in the last two years, the Government of Alberta has heaped a ton of it on renewables developers.
How will new tariffs and trade war affect the renewable energy equation for Canada?
There is a strong need to reformulate the energy equation to address electrification challenges in Canada since there is no more feasible cross-border electricity trade, which leaves both sides vulnerable.
New Liberal government, but MAID a recurring problem
The expansion of medical assisted death to people with mental illness is set to come into effect in March 2027. A recent UN committee report says it’s ‘extremely concerned’ about Canada’s planned broadening of the law.
Defence
National defence is a key component of the economic strategy
National defence and economic sovereignty are inextricably linked, and we must begin treating them as such.
No amount of defence spending will satisfy Trump
The proper questions are: what are Canada’s national interests, and in what order of priority?
It is up to cabinet to fix military retention
If we want to retain service members, ensuring that they can afford to stay in the military, and that they think their organization puts its people first is a critical step.
