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Canada Ought to Support Its Own Workforces, Families & Communities

Canada Ought to Support Its Own Workforces, Families & Communities

This blog has been edited due to Bill C-59 Trying to figure out motives and agendas in debates on supply chains can sometimes be a waste of time. Other times, it seems obvious. In a report released at the end of June, Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA) said TC Energy should receive n...

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When Will Tales of 'Peak Oil' Finally Come True?

When Will Tales of 'Peak Oil' Finally Come True?

This blog has been edited due to Bill C-59 When the last global pandemic spread worldwide, people everywhere bunkered down at home to ride out the virus. The use of petroleum products dropped drastically as a result, with global oil consumption bottoming out at about 70% of pre-pandemic levels i...

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What Natural Resources Does Canada Have in Abundance?

What Natural Resources Does Canada Have in Abundance?

This blog has been edited due to Bill C-59 Crude oil, natural gas, minerals, metals, lumber, seafood, wind, water... you name it, chances are Canada has it. After all, it is the second-largest country in the world with an incredibly diverse array of landscapes and geology from coast to coast. In...

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The “Trickle-Down” Effect of Canadian Oil & Gas

The “Trickle-Down” Effect of Canadian Oil & Gas

This blog has been edited due to Bill C-59 Canada Day has come and gone and it is evident how much Canadians love our country. Despite our regional differences, there seems to be a general understanding that all provinces and territories are connected, and when one province is doing well, the ot...

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How Much Freshwater Does Canada Have?

How Much Freshwater Does Canada Have?

Niagara Falls, Ontario This blog has been edited due to Bill C-59 Water is a valuable and necessary resource for all living things. And Canadians are lucky to have heaps of it – about 7 per cent of the world’s “renewable” freshwater supply, with just half a per cent of the global population. Can...

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A Day in the Life of an Oil Sands Equipment Operator

A Day in the Life of an Oil Sands Equipment Operator

Have you ever wondered what a day working in Canada’s oil sands might be like as a Heavy Equipment Operator? As a female Indigenous oil sands employee, I would love to share with you my experience working in this world-class industry! Also see: Canada's 'Just Transition' Policy Must Recognize O...

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Renewable Energy in Saskatchewan: 19 Facts

Renewable Energy in Saskatchewan: 19 Facts

This blog has been edited due to Bill C-59 Did you know that Saskatchewan has the highest solar potential of all the Canadian provinces? As a result, Canada's prairie province is well-positioned to be a key player in our nation's renewable energy future. Hydroelectricity is currently the provinc...

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Why Canada Should Follow in Norway's 'Energy' Footsteps: REPORT

Why Canada Should Follow in Norway's 'Energy' Footsteps: REPORT

Should Canada follow Norway's model for the green transition? Despite both countries taking significant actions towards a greener future while also being major oil and natural gas exporters, a new report by the National Bank of Canada sheds some light on their differences and the challenges we f...

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Canada Must Do More on Global Mining Stage: EXNER-PIROT

Canada Must Do More on Global Mining Stage: EXNER-PIROT

Is the world mining enough minerals and metals to support a full transformation of our energy systems from fossil fuels to renewables? Is China still the dominant player in the critical materials used in modern energy technologies such as wind, solar and EVs, and if so, what implications does th...

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Renewable Energy in Atlantic Canada: 18 Facts

Renewable Energy in Atlantic Canada: 18 Facts

Did you know that over 67 per cent of energy in Canada's Atlantic provinces (New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland & Labrador and Prince Edward Island) is generated via hydropower? Situated along the Atlantic Ocean and home to several freshwater systems, it only makes sense for Canada's c...

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Renewable Energy in Manitoba: 15 Facts

Renewable Energy in Manitoba: 15 Facts

Did you know that Manitoba is a renewable energy powerhouse? Located on the brim of Western Canada, Manitoba’s vast wealth of freshwater lakes, rivers and streams has allowed the province to develop vast hydropower capacity over the years. Today, Manitoba gets nearly all of its electricity needs...

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Renewable Energy in Canada: 33 Facts

Renewable Energy in Canada: 33 Facts

This blog has been edited due to Bill C-59 Did you know that Canada is a global leader in renewable energy? As the second-largest country in the world, Canada's diverse geography has substantial renewable resources such as moving water, solar, wind, biomass, geothermal and coastal tides that can...

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