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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Buildings, Carbon Removal, Electricity, Equitable Transition, Oil & Gas, Remote Communities, Transportation
November 4, 2025
Media Release
Budget 2025 sets stage for climate-competitive Canada
Actions that grow and support clean sectors most likely to result in lasting economic, security, climate and affordability benefits
Electricity, Oil & Gas
October 23, 2025
Media Release
Alberta throne speech sets out economic vision fit for the past, not the future
Province out-of-step with necessary push towards building a resilient, prosperous, climate competitive economy
Buildings, Electricity
October 20, 2025
Media Release
Pembina Institute welcomes Alberta's intention to advance demand-side management, electricity interties
Both measures will enable grid reliability and flexibility, lowering costs for utilities and customers
Electricity, Oil & Gas
September 18, 2025
Media Release
Alberta’s continued weakening of industrial carbon pricing makes Canada less climate competitive
Latest data shows oil and gas emissions continue to accelerate while province weakens key decarbonization policy
Electricity, Oil & Gas
September 16, 2025
Media Release
Alberta’s move to undermine industrial carbon pricing challenges integrity of ‘grand bargain’
Province’s decision to weaken long-standing system means private investment less likely to be funnelled into decarbonization projects, including Pathways
Buildings, Carbon Removal, Electricity, Equitable Transition, Oil & Gas, Remote Communities, Transportation
September 11, 2025
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