Keystone XL is back from the dead, and so are the politics of pipelines
Advancing major projects may be a consequence of Canada-U.S. tensions, but it’s unclear how the prime minister can reconcile this approach with caucus members who favour more decisive climate action.
Carney has an obligation to better define his priorities for the Canada-U.S. relationship
Meanwhile, we need much greater debate on our choices—and this is where Parliament is derelict in its duty.
The North: different by design, essential by nature
Our governments are already moving together on the projects that matter most. But we cannot build them alone. The Northwest Territories and our Indigenous partners are ready. Now it’s Ottawa’s turn to match that readiness with firm, long-term commitments.
A crisis in search of a cause: Smith brandishes unity issue in dangerous new pipeline gambit
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith made it clear she would see anything but a go-ahead from Ottawa as a powerful accelerant for the smouldering Alberta separatist movement.
Energy efficiency: unlocking Canada’s superpower potential
Energy efficiency is the ‘first fuel’ we must rely on to build a more prosperous, resilient, and competitive Canada.
Climate collaboration with China serves Canada’s national interests
Canada and China share a stake in mitigating climate change, and leveraging each other’s strengths can lead to faster progress.
LNG project marks the moment to fulfill Canadian potential
With LNG Canada now exporting liquefied natural gas to Asia-Pacific countries, this is a golden opportunity to make progress on energy security, climate change, and trade diversification.
Trans Mountain pipeline tolls could leave feds on the hook for billions in further costs
While approximately 70 per cent of the project’s cost overruns will be borne by Trans Mountain, the remaining third—more than $9-billion—is considered ‘uncapped costs’ which increase tolls based on a formula agreed to by shippers and approved by the Canada Energy Regulator more than a decade ago.
Hodgson, Dabrusin top-lobbied cabinet ministers last month as energy, environment lead the lobby charts
According to the federal Lobbyists’ Registry, top communications last month with the energy and environment ministers dealt with major international pacts, such as trading critical minerals and addressing the plastic pollution crisis.
Local progress on energy, Arctic security must survive federal cuts
If federal programming is stripped down, remote communities will be limited in their pathways to achieve energy security.
