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Forestry in Alberta: 24 Facts
When you think of Alberta industry, agriculture or energy likely come to mind. But did you know that most of Canada’s energy powerhouse province - more than 60% - is covered by forests? Apart from the tree-lined slopes of the Rocky Mountains, not many people think of the vast...
Canadian Oil Sands GHG Intensity Down 23% Since 2009: ANALYSIS
Key Points: · Canada's oil sands GHG intensity average is down 23% since 2009 · Despite a rise in production, absolute oil sands emissions stayed flat in 2022 · The "decoupling" of oil sands production and emissions is making progress Canada’s oil sands producers are well k...
Canada Has the Most Active Carbon Pricing Initiatives Worldwide
Courtesy of Visual Capitalist A new infographic by Visual Capitalist shows that Canada, the world’s fourth-largest exporter of oil and sixth-largest exporter of natural gas, is where you'll find the most active carbon pricing initiatives worldwide [1]. Canada is home to 15 ou...
Canada Ranks 11th on the Global Peace Index 2023
Canada once again ranks as one of the most peaceful nations in the world! Placing 11th out of 163 countries on the Institute for Economics and Peace's (IEP) 17th annual Global Peace Index (GPI) 2023, Canada shows why it should be a go-to destination for natural resource inves...
Developing Canada's LNG Industry is the Pragmatic Thing to Do
Courtesy of LNG Canada Supporting the development of a healthy liquefied natural gas (LNG) sector in Canada is just the right thing to do. Responsibly produced Canadian-made LNG can do many things at once: substantially lower global emissions, generate immense government reve...
DEBATE: How Does Oil & Gas Divestment Affect Indigenous Communities in Canada?
As more First Nations in Canada look to natural resources projects as a means of economic reconciliation, what is the effect of the divestment movement on these communities? Mike Smyth, host of The Mike Smyth Show on 980 CKNW out of Vancouver, joins Cody Battershill, Founder ...
Geothermal Energy in Canada: 12 Facts
Geothermal energy – a renewable and sustainable energy source – has gained global attention as many nations strive for lower-emission power alternatives. Canada, known for its vast natural resources, possesses immense potential for geothermal energy development, which could c...
Pipeline vs. Rail: Which Method is Best for Transporting Oil?
What is the best way to transport oil from reliable supply sources, such as Canada's oil sands, to buyers abroad? Given the pushback by non-governmental organizations to obstruct and delay all Canadian oil and gas pipelines into perpetuity based on environmental claims, it is...
Mining in Ontario: 21 Facts, History & More!
Did you know that Ontario is a hotbed for mining activity in Canada? With 37 active mines across the province, the industry supports countless families in communities such as Sudbury, Windsor, Midland, Timmins, Perth, Marathon, North Bay and Attawapiskat. The further north yo...
How B.C. LNG Helps Canadians, First Nations, Energy Security & the Environment
Canada Action has consistently shared the good news story about Canadian natural gas and the urgent need for new liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects on our coastlines. A huge part of our balanced, fact-based and non-partisan message is to look at how advancing these new proj...