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2010-2023
Flags of Alberta and Canada flying beside each other
Carbon Removal, Oil & Gas
February 27, 2026
Op-ed

Four crucial outcomes Canadians need from the Alberta-Ottawa MOU talks

 Portrait of Chris Severson-Baker
Carbon Removal, Electricity, Equitable Transition, Oil & Gas
February 17, 2026
Media Release

Pembina Institute releases four must-have results from Ottawa-Alberta MOU talks

These four specific items would make a strong foundation for Canada’s climate competitiveness
Portrait of Chris Severson-Baker
Electricity, Oil & Gas
January 12, 2026
Media Release

Alberta’s recasting of MOU in light of Venezuela raises concerns

Both Alberta and Ottawa must stay true to their promise to institute strong regulations that will drive down oil and gas emissions
Portrait of Chris Severson-Baker
Unbuilt pipeline infrastructure in Alberta
Electricity, Oil & Gas
December 18, 2025
Op-ed

MOU negotiations will hinge on whether Alberta comes to the table in good faith

Canada would have a better chance of fighting climate change if its highest-emitting province co-operated, but nothing is final until it is final
Portrait of Chris Severson-Baker
Electricity, Oil & Gas
November 27, 2025
Media Release

Alberta-Ottawa memorandum 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
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Buildings, Electricity, Equitable Transition, Oil & Gas, Remote Communities, Transportation
November 13, 2025
Media Release

New major projects have potential to be “climate competitive”

Federal policy consistency key to achieving economic, climate goals
Portrait of Chris Severson-Baker
Utility worker in safety gear repairing power lines from a bucket lift under a clear blue sky
Equitable Transition
November 11, 2025
Op-ed

Workers are the foundation of Canada’s nation-building agenda

Workforce strategy needs an ambitious action plan
Portrait of Chris Severson-Baker
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
Portrait of Chris Severson-Baker
Woman plugging an EV into a charger while her family walks through the front door in the background
Transportation
October 31, 2025
Op-ed

Who’s killing Canada’s EV dreams? It’s not just Trump and his tariffs

Our own half-measured approach may be the bigger issue
Portrait of Chris Severson-Baker Adam Thorn
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
Portrait of Chris Severson-Baker
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
Portrait of Chris Severson-Baker
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
Portrait of Chris Severson-Baker
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
Portrait of Chris Severson-Baker