West Coast pipeline gets green light but comes with potential ‘carbon capture’ risksAccording to the Alberta government, the pipeline and coastal loading facility will cost between $35.2 billion and $43.7 billion. Oct 12 26October 12, 2026Article at Fraser Institute
Ottawa provides glimmer of hope and streamlines review process for energy projectsThe reform is pertinent to three high-profile energy issues in Canada today. Oct 01 26October 01, 2026Article at Fraser Institute
GREEN: Canadians should understand this risky element of Carney’s pipeline deal with AlbertaWorld’s largest carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) project would be costly, might underperform, and trigger seismic activity. Sep 16 26September 16, 2026Article at Toronto Sun
Canadians should understand this risky element of Carney’s pipeline deal with AlbertaCarbon capture, utilization and storage may pose significant threats to environmental health and safety. Sep 16 26September 16, 2026Article at Fraser Institute
Say hello to Canada’s new de facto EV sales mandateCanada has a serious problem with excessive and poorly-designed regulation, particularly in the domains of environment, health and safety. Sep 10 26September 10, 2026Article at Fraser Institute
Alberta’s deal with Ottawa could close curtain on private-sector investment in the province’s oilNot only does the new pipeline deal fail to change that private-investment dynamic, it likely cements it in stone. Sep 03 26September 03, 2026Article at Fraser Institute
Policymakers must get serious about adaptation—not only prevention—in fire-risk areasHigher levels of fire-management via controlled burning might mitigate some risk, particularly in areas near people. Aug 31 26August 31, 2026Article at Fraser Institute
Carney's energy transition plan runs against tides of historyBetween 2014 and 2024, oil and gas investment in Canada plummeted from $84 billion to $35.7 billion. Aug 27 26August 27, 2026Article at Fraser Institute
Carney government relies on energy ‘transition’ myth at our perilFrom 2000 to 2024, oil’s share of energy production in Canada increased from 34.4 per cent to 52.6 per cent. Aug 24 26August 24, 2026Article at Fraser Institute
Despite Alberta’s commitment to “decarbonizing”, large-scale carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) poses observed risks to the environmentAugust 21, 2026 | EST. READ TIME 2 MIN. Aug 21 26August 21, 2026Article at Fraser Institute
Reality bites on ‘energy transition’ in Canada and beyondFossil fuels in 2024 accounted for 76.3 per cent of Canada’s domestic energy consumption compared to 76.8 per cent in 1995. Jul 29 26July 29, 2026Article at Fraser Institute
Despite government spending and regulations on green energy transitions, fossil fuels still accounted for 76.3% of Canada’s domestic energy consumption in 2024 compared to 76.8% in 1995July 21, 2026 | EST. READ TIME 2 MIN. Jul 21 26July 21, 2026Article at Fraser Institute
Ottawa/Alberta pipeline deal—a high-risk road with many bumps aheadReturns from the new pipeline will flow mainly to the provincial and federal governments. Jul 17 26July 17, 2026Article at Fraser Institute
To frack or not to frack—the big question in Nova ScotiaPreliminary exploration suggests Nova Scotia has significant natural gas resources under land and sea. Jul 13 26July 13, 2026Article at Fraser Institute
Alberta and Ottawa agree to build a very public pipelineTaxpayers will bear the project's cost and risk for “profits” interpreted as government revenue. Jul 10 26July 10, 2026Article at Fraser Institute
Technological limitations, economic and infrastructure challenges raise questions about Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS) as foundation for climate policyJuly 7, 2026 | EST. READ TIME 2 MIN. Jul 07 26July 07, 2026Article at Fraser Institute
Trans Mountain pipeline’s ‘capacity’ milestone should end opposition to new pipelineThe Trans Mountain pipeline has reached full capacity for the first time since its expansion was completed. Jul 01 26July 01, 2026Article at Fraser Institute
GREEN: Trans Mountain ‘capacity’ milestone should end opposition to new pipelineAre the most high-profile opponents of a new pipeline ready to retract their opposition in the face of reality? Read on. Jun 30 26June 30, 2026Article at Toronto Sun
Carney government already clawing-back ‘MOU’ promises made to AlbertaThe prime minister faces pushback on environmental regulation reform from within his own caucus. Jun 24 26June 24, 2026Article at Fraser Institute
Here’s the major problem with Canada’s new electric everything strategyConsumers will face economic incentives to accept the electrification of various household systems. Jun 11 26June 11, 2026Article at Fraser Institute
