Ottawa plans to modernize the Energy Efficiency Act. Here’s how to do it right
To reduce energy bills and reach net-zero emissions, Canada’s update to the legislation must strengthen standards and broaden its scope.
There is no bargain in a north coast oil pipeline, only snake oil
Sacrificing B.C.’s coastal economy, ecosystems, and communities, and First Nations territories is not nation-building.
‘Quiet buzz’ on Bay Street about Carney’s ‘nation-building’ major projects, says Tobin
The potential impact of these projects is up for debate as many are located in individual provinces or territories, and were previously approved by those jurisdictions. Meanwhile, the federal government wants to accelerate the construction of the Alto High-Speed Rail, Canada’s first high-speed railway from Toronto to Quebec City.
‘It’s a big concern’: MPs scrutinize head of Major Projects Office for past role in Trans Mountain contract
Dawn Farrell was CEO of the Trans Mountain Corporation when it issued a $32.9-million sole-source contract to McKinsey and Company to help the pipeline expansion project save money as the multibillion-dollar price tag ballooned in 2022.
Bridging Canada’s divide on consent
Sixty-eight per cent of Indigenous respondents say Indigenous approval should be essential before a project proceeds; only 42 per cent of the general population agree.
Budget 2025 is more of the same
The budget has positive measures, but it fails to provide a credible plan for the future. What is the Carney government’s vision for the future?
The critical-minerals battle is being fought on land—and over the sea
Internal documents give the impression Canada would gladly abandon its current support for a seabed-mining moratorium if some standards were in place.
Methane regulation is a climate-competitive home run
This year’s COP is a vital moment for Prime Minister Mark Carney to deliver on a key Canadian climate promise, showcase responsible energy development, and advance economic opportunities.
Canada’s research strength is world-class—now we need to all pull in the same direction
Our innovation system remains fragmented. Partnerships between universities, industry and government are often too ad hoc, funding cycles are short, and incentives are often misaligned.
Losing Canada’s last big critical minerals champion: the stakes in the Anglo–Teck deal
At a time when the U.S. is increasingly focused on securing its own supply chains, approval of the merger may come to represent a serious misstep.
