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New U.S. tariffs prove Canada needs a strong vehicle emissions strategy

Tue, 07/21/2026 - 22:25
TORONTO— ADAM THORN, clean growth director at the Pembina Institute, made the following statement in response to the latest U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods: “Recent U.S. trade actions are another reminder that Canada's economy and auto sector are...
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Alberta’s building retrofit supply chain is ready to grow

Tue, 07/21/2026 - 21:00
This summer, the Government of Canada launched its National Strategy for an Electrified Canadian Economy, highlighting the need to double Canada’s electricity capacity and accelerate electrification over the next two decades. The Government of...
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Data centres, rising demand, and Alberta's energy bills

Mon, 07/20/2026 - 02:07
Canada needs more electricity — fast. In part, this is due to the projected growth of data centres that can power artificial intelligence and the increasing demands of our digital services. Both the federal and Alberta governments see data centre...
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Carbon Pricing at the Border

Thu, 07/16/2026 - 00:03
Carbon pricing is no longer just a climate policy tool. It is increasingly shaping trade, competitiveness and investment decisions around the world. Carbon Pricing at the Border compares carbon pricing frameworks across major jurisdictions, including...
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New Pathways MOU relies on more taxpayer dollars for carbon capture, proposes government support for oil production

Mon, 07/13/2026 - 06:48
CALGARY — Janetta McKenzie, director of the Oil and Gas program at the Pembina Institute, made the following statement in response to the new emissions reduction project signed between the Government of Alberta, Government of Canada and the...
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Grid connection is making a big difference on diesel

Mon, 07/13/2026 - 02:00
Canada is home to more than 210 remote communities, located in nearly every province and territory in the country. The reason these communities are called “remote” is because, in contrast to the rest of Canada, these communities (and the three...
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Northern Talent, Clean Future

Wed, 07/08/2026 - 21:00
Northern British Columbia is entering a period of economic transition, with new opportunities emerging in clean energy, critical minerals, transportation, mass timber and other low-carbon industries. This report finds that while workforce development...
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Alberta’s decision to power new data centre with gas will drive up consumer costs

Wed, 07/08/2026 - 08:40
CALGARY — David Pickup, director of the Pembina Institute’s Electricity program, made the following statement in response to the government of Alberta’s announcement that Meta will build its first Canadian data centre in Alberta. “Today’s...
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Alberta-Ontario pipeline proposal wrong remedy to energy security, economic diversification risks

Mon, 07/06/2026 - 08:01
CALGARY — Janetta McKenzie, director of the Pembina Institute’s Oil and Gas program, made the following statement in response to the new proposed crude oil pipeline from Hardisty, Alberta to Sarnia, Ontario:“The proposed 3,300-kilometre pipeline...
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Unable to find a private company to back pipeline, governments resort to 90% taxpayer ownership

Thu, 07/02/2026 - 13:39
CALGARY — Chris Severson-Baker, executive director of the Pembina Institute, made the following statement in response to the announcement by the Government of Alberta and Government of Canada on a new West Coast pipeline:“After months of speculation,...
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Greenlight Electricity Centre, and “tripling” of Canadian LNG exports, to further push up electricity prices for Albertans

Thu, 07/02/2026 - 10:13
CALGARY — David Pickup, director of the Pembina Institute’s Electricity program, made the following statement in response to the final investment decision of a large gas power project in Alberta’s Industrial Heartland:“Adding a new power plant of...
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Federal-B.C. deal recognizes clean energy, electrification central to economic strength

Thu, 07/02/2026 - 07:12
VANCOUVER — CHRIS SEVERSON-BAKER, executive director of the Pembina Institute, made the following statement in response to the Canada-British Columbia Cooperative Prosperity Agreement:“Today’s agreement between the federal and B.C. governments...
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Full year without private sector interest confirms new West Coast pipeline is political, not economic

Thu, 07/02/2026 - 03:56
CALGARY — Janetta McKenzie, director of the Oil and Gas program at the Pembina Institute, made the following statement with regards to today’s anticipated announcement from the Province of Alberta and the prime minister's confirmation that there is...
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Federal retrofit program a win for affordability, climate

Mon, 06/29/2026 - 00:54
Toronto — KEVIN LOCKHART, director of the Buildings program at the Pembina Institute, made the following statement in response to the federal government’s announcement of new home retrofit funding via the Canada Greener Homes Affordability Program:...
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Announcement of five priority intertie projects latest major step forward in building resilient, low-cost Canadian electricity system

Fri, 06/26/2026 - 06:55
CALGARY — David Pickup, director of the Pembina Institute’s Electricity program, made the following statement in response to the Government of Canada’s announcement in support of five specific intertie projects:“As we’ve seen with other discussions...
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Alberta must remain part of Canada

Thu, 06/25/2026 - 08:05
Founded and headquartered in Alberta, the Pembina Institute continues to work for a prosperous, climate-safe future for the people of this province, and for all Canadians. Here is our official statement on the subject of Alberta’s place in the...
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