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MYTH: Natural Gas Demand is Shrinking, Axing the Need for Canadian LNG
A recent post in the Calgary Herald makes a strong case for supporting the development of the Canadian liquefied natural gas (LNG) industry as a solution to increasing global demand and Europe’s current energy woes. However, in the article, Keith Stewart, an employee of Green...
Support for Canadian Farmers - Newsletter: August 2022
Dear Visitor -- In recent weeks there have been discussions about decreasing the amount of fertilizer Canadian farmers use, which would lead to a direct reduction in the amount of food our families have available to us. It is clear that just like all of our natural resources,...
Canadian LNG Can Play a Big Role in Underpinning Global Energy Security, If We Let It
It’s 2022, and Canada still doesn’t have a single major liquefied natural gas export facility built. Meanwhile, natural gas prices in Europe and Asia are reaching all-time-highs [1], forcing several industries to return to more greenhouse gas (GHG) intensive forms of energy. ...
Environmental Groups Protest Canadian Proposal to Help Europe Wean Itself Off Russian Natural Gas
Amid the worst modern energy crisis the world has ever seen (1), environmentalists are doubling down on opposition to sustainable Canadian energy projects which, if built, could help Europe reduce its dependence on Russian natural gas.No, seriously. A coalition of environment...
Farming in Newfoundland & Labrador: 17 Facts
Did you know that Newfoundland and Labrador is home to over 400 farms, and of these, nearly a quarter are vegetable and melon producers?! Who would have thought that the Atlantic Province, as remote and cold as it can be, is a considerable source of agricultural products for ...
Europe's Return to Coal Highlights Need for Canadian LNG
As Russia reduces natural gas flows to Europe, many countries are scrambling to ensure their energy needs are met this coming winter. Germany, Austria, Italy and the Netherlands have all announced plans to resurrect coal-fired power plants to conserve precious natural gas res...
Why Natural Resources Matter - Newsletter: July 2022
Dear Visitor -- As we all take a breath of fresh air to enjoy the summer, many of us were fortunate enough to have an opportunity to relax and reflect on our great lives here in Canada. Whether we are at work, at home with our families, or out enjoying some sun with friends,...
Economic Reconciliation with Indigenous Communities Can Fuel Canada’s Net-Zero Ambitions: REPORT
A new report by the Royal Bank of Canada is highlighting the critical role of Indigenous Peoples in the transition to net zero emissions (1). According to RBC, national goals to reduce emissions are inextricably linked with Indigenous communities, highlighting the “…incredibl...
Energy Sector to Generate $112 Billion for Canadian Governments in 2022-2023: REPORT
A new report by RBC Capital Markets estimates a significant financial windfall for Canadian governments through our local oil and gas industry in an era of now-higher commodity prices and improved profitability.Released in July, RBC's report (1) estimates these revenue stream...
Aquaculture & Farming in Nova Scotia: 25 Facts
Did you know that farming and aquaculture have both played an enormous role in the history and economic development of Nova Scotia?! Since the earliest days, the Mi'kmaq First Nation communities have practiced aquaculture in the Atlantic province. Today, Nova Scotia's aquacult...