Chris is the executive director of the Pembina Institute. He worked with the Institute from 1996 to 2016, then spent three years at the Alberta Energy Regulator before returning in 2020, most recently serving as senior director of the industrial decarbonization group before becoming executive director in 2022. He is a leading expert on responsible energy development, with specific expertise in oil and gas, oilsands and electricity.
Chris holds a B.Sc. in environmental and conservation science from the University of Alberta and a Master of Arts in environment and management from Royal Roads University.
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Oil & Gas
July 2, 2026
Media Release
Unable to find a private company to back pipeline, governments resort to 90% taxpayer ownership
Today’s announcement breaks two promises that the federal and Alberta governments have repeatedly made to Canadians – that a pipeline would be privately financed and would be contingent on oilsands companies reducing their emissions
Electricity, Oil & Gas, Remote Communities, Sustainable Workforce
July 2, 2026
Media Release
Federal-B.C. deal recognizes clean energy, electrification central to economic strength
Commitment to explore national carbon credit framework could help all Canadians to electrify their lives
June 25, 2026
Media Release