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2010-2023
A lit flare stack in Alberta with blue sky and clouds behind
Oil & Gas
December 5, 2025
Article

No, the Ottawa-Alberta MoU is not a win on methane

Delay in Alberta’s delivery of a 75% reduction was a costly, and unnecessary, concession from Ottawa
Portrait of Amanda Bryant
Pickering Nuclear Generating Station
Electricity
December 5, 2025
Article

Ontario takes a risky bet on energy bills with too much emphasis on nuclear and gas

Adding more wind, solar and batteries to mix could lead to more affordable energy
David Pickup
Growing Curiosity Cover Page
Carbon Removal
December 1, 2025
Publication

Growing Curiosity

2025 scan of carbon dioxide removal buyers in Canada
Portrait of Margret Nellissery Luisa Corredor
Equitable Transition
December 1, 2025
Media Release

Critical minerals could power Canada’s future – if workers are ready

Stronger, aligned workforce planning can unlock Canada’s next wave of growth
Portrait of Megan Gordon
Cover of report Key Elements: Nurturing a critical minerals workforce with lessons from British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario
Equitable Transition
December 1, 2025
Publication

Key Elements

Nurturing a critical minerals workforce with lessons from British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario
Portrait of Megan Gordon Mercer Pommer
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Electricity, Oil & Gas
November 27, 2025
Media Release

Alberta-Ottawa memorandum missed opportunity for policy reset; opens door to province-by-province weakening of climate regulations

Business case for any new pipeline still rests on global outlook for oil demand – not Canadian climate policies
Portrait of Chris Severson-Baker
An electric vehicle technician servicing a battery with two EVs parked behind him
Equitable Transition, Transportation
November 26, 2025
Op-ed

Canada needs a strong EV market to secure future jobs

Electric vehicles draw on the sectors where Canada already has natural advantages: critical minerals, battery components, vehicle assembly, and maintenance.
Adam Thorn Portrait of Megan Gordon
Electricity, Equitable Transition, Oil & Gas, Transportation
November 26, 2025
Media Release

CleanBC review shows plan is working, clean energy is path to strong economy

Growing supply of clean electricity remains biggest opportunity for affordability, jobs, energy security, climate
Portrait of Jessica McIlroy
Getting CDR right the first time
Carbon Removal
November 26, 2025
Publication

Getting CDR right the first time

Exploring potential impacts through interdisciplinary workshops
Luisa Corredor Portrait of Margret Nellissery
Industrial facilities in Sherwood Park
Oil & Gas
November 21, 2025
Article

Canada must meet the moment by finalizing methane regulations

New Pembina Institute report shows that strengthened regulations are integral to climate competitiveness
Portrait of Amanda Bryant
Cover page of the Pembina Institute's 2026-2030 Sustainable Jobs Action Plan submission
Equitable Transition
November 20, 2025
Publication

2026-2030 Sustainable Jobs Action Plan Consultation

Pembina Institute’s Submission to Natural Resources Canada
Portrait of Megan Gordon
Family leaving home using smart home automation
Buildings, Equitable Transition, Transportation
November 20, 2025
Article

Climate as a lever to deliver on emerging Canadian priorities

Climate action is the answer to Canadians’ most pressing concerns
Laura headshot Portrait of Sarah Snowdon
A home in Iqaluit, Nunavut
Remote Communities
November 19, 2025
Article

The Iqaluit Nukkiksautiit Project is transformative for Nunavut

What can we learn from the local leaders behind it?
Portrait of Emily He Lynne Couves