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DEBATE: On the 'Just Transition' Policy in Canada
The 'just transition' policy is a topic of hot debate right now in Canada. While anti-oil and gas activists say we must begin 'winding down' our world-class energy sector, many more Canadians are taking on a realistic approach to any 'transformation' of our energy systems to ...
Canada Ranks 12th on Democracy Index 2022
Key Points Canada ranks 12th on the EIU's Democracy Index 2022, among the highest of the world's top oil and gas exporters Democracies are better places for private investment than autocracies by all metrics Canada is a global leader in Environmental, Social and Governance in...
Canada Ranks 2nd on Global Cleantech Innovation Index 2023
Key Points Canada has ranked 2nd on the Global Cleantech Innovation Index 2023, behind the U.S. but in front of Germany, Israel, France and the Netherlands 12 out of 100 companies listed on the GCII 2023 were Canadian, the second highest amount for any country Canada is a gl...
What Natural Resources Does New Brunswick Have in Abundance?
New Brunswick may not be an overly populated province in Canada, but it sure is rich in natural resources! Well known for its picturesque Atlantic coastline, nutrient-dense soil and abundance of forested land, natural resources in New Brunswick play an oversized role in provi...
Canada's 'Just Transition' Policy Must Recognize Oil & Gas Benefits
Contributed by Estella Petersen The federal government’s ‘Just Transition’ policy specifically targets oil and gas workers at a time when global demand for both commodities is growing. As an oil and gas worker and Indigenous female, I have a few thoughts about this. Some have...
Renewable Energy in Ontario: 15 Facts
Did you know that Ontario is a leader in renewable energy?! The province has a diverse array of renewable energy systems in place that account for roughly one-third of its electricity supply, powering the lives of millions of Canadians. Whether it be hydro, solar, wind, nucle...
It's Going to Be a Big Year - Newsletter: January 2023
Dear Visitor -- Thank you for your being part of Canada Action's growing movement of natural resources supporters. Last year, we collectively made a huge positive impact on Canada’s discussion about why resources matter. Looking forward, 2023 is shaping up to be a very big ye...
Sulphur in Canada: Everything You Need to Know
Did you know Canada was the world's sixth-largest sulphur producer in 2021 [4]? Although sulphur isn't known for its pleasant smell, the non-metallic chemical element is incredibly useful in our day-to-day lives. Sulphur production began in Canada primarily as a byproduct of...
Canadian West Coast LNG Will Reduce Global GHG Emissions
Will LNG projects on Canada's West Coast increase global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions? It's a good question, and one that should be brought into into the limelight as a result of continued resistance from opponents who claim these projects will do the opposite. The notion t...
DEBATE: Should Canada Ban Natural Gas Stoves?
Should we get rid of gas stoves in our homes? It's a question being asked by anti-Canadian oil and gas activists after a report released last week suggests that more than 12% of childhood asthma cases in the United States are the result of gas stove usage [1]. Surely enough, ...