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Renewable Energy in British Columbia: 15 Facts
Hayward Lake, British Columbia British Columbians have probably heard about their excellent record on renewably generated electricity. The provincial government – via BC Hydro – is proud to tell the public through various advertising mediums that their power is “98% clean, gr...
Top 3 Trans Mountain Myths Debunked
The Trans Mountain Expansion (TMX) is a pipeline underway in Western Canada which will transport petroleum liquids west to domestic refineries as well as for export abroad. Like all other Canadian pipelines, TMX has met stiff opposition from activists who have spoken several ...
Supporter Spotlight: Lyndon Breadner - June 2022
"Supporter Spotlight" features Canadians with a passion for Canada’s Natural Resource sector. Our spotlight this month is Lyndon Breadner. Lyndon is a member of Students for Canada, Canada Action’s student and young professional initiative. Today he talks to us about why it’s ...
80+ Summer Products Made Possible by Canadian Natural Resources
Canada’s diverse landscapes provide Canadians with the opportunity to enjoy a full spectrum of summer activities and events. From mountain climbing in the Rockies to boating on the Great Lakes, natural resources are the foundation for products that make all these enjoyable ac...
Canada’s Global LNG Opportunity Explained: 20 Resources
Bear Head LNG, Nova Scotia Global energy supply shortages over the past few years, now exacerbated by tightening oil and gas supplies due to the war in Ukraine, have brought Canada’s potential role as a major liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplier into the limelight. For many C...
Canadian-Made LNG Already Wins on Climate, Minister
Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson said this week that Canada’s federal government is open to accelerating liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects which could start supplying Europe within three years. In his interview with Bloomberg News, Wilkinson suggests the best ...
Natural Gas, Fertilizer & Food Security: Canada’s Opportunity
The 2022 war in Ukraine has shone a light on the importance of energy security for policymakers worldwide, especially in the European Union where governments are now frantically searching for alternative oil and gas supply sources.But the war has also brought to the forefront...
Why Ownership of Canadian Pipelines is Good for Indigenous Peoples
Why should it matter that First Nations are seeking ownership in Canadian natural resource projects? As an Indigenous woman working in the energy sector, let me tell you! When you hear the words "pipelines" and "Indigenous Peoples" in the same sentence, many Canadians are inc...
Trans Mountain & the Environment: 21 Facts
With Trans Mountain opponents making noise about the expansion project through renewed protests in Vancouver, many Canadians are now curious about what it is doing to protect the environment. Canadian pipelines are built under one of the most stringent regulatory regimes in t...
Top 3 Coastal GasLink Myths Debunked
Coastal GasLink (CGL) is a pipeline under construction in British Columbia intended to transport natural gas to LNG Canada for export abroad. Like all other Canadian oil and gas infrastructure, CGL has met stiff opposition from activists who often speak mistruths about the pr...