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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
Sustainable Workforce
February 27, 2026
Media Release

Sustainable Jobs Action Plan sets important foundation, but more action needed

Federal plan signals commitment to workforce transition, but requires clear timelines and funding
Portrait of Megan Gordon
Oil & Gas
February 26, 2026
Media Release

Alberta budget shows doubling down on oil and gas wrong remedy for province’s future

Premier’s talk of industrial diversification is welcome, but must be followed through with policies that allow new industries to grow
Staff no photo
Goreway Power Station
Electricity
February 26, 2026
Article

Ontario faces risks in relying too much on gas power

Natural gas generation to grow to make up for nuclear refurbishment shutdowns
David Pickup
Workers at mining site with a digger in the background
Sustainable Workforce
February 25, 2026
Op-ed

Canada’s critical mineral moment is real, but delivery depends on people

Building a workforce for critical minerals is simultaneously building Canada’s clean energy workforce.
Portrait of Megan Gordon
February 17, 2026
Media Release

B.C. budget fails to invest in low-carbon competitiveness

Budget misses opportunity to confirm next steps with CleanBC
Portrait of Jessica McIlroy
Carbon Removal, Electricity, Sustainable Workforce, 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
Time-varying rates in Alberta report cover
Buildings
February 13, 2026
Publication

Getting Time-Varying Rates Right in Alberta

Why DSM must come before price signals
Kari Hyde
Roofer builder worker with crane installing structural insulated panels
Buildings
February 10, 2026
Article

Retrofit investments are nation‑building

Why long‑term retrofit planning belongs in Build Canada Homes
Kevin Lockhart 2026
Pembina Strategic Plan 2026-2030 cover with solar and wind
Buildings, Carbon Removal, Electricity, Sustainable Workforce, Oil & Gas, Remote Communities, Transportation
February 9, 2026
Publication

Strategic Plan 2026-2030

Pembina Institute's plan to advance Canada’s clean energy transformation
Pembina Institute
A picture of the front cover of the report, with title, subtitle and authors listed
Electricity, Oil & Gas
February 6, 2026
Publication

Measuring and Maintaining Carbon Markets in Canada

Feedback to Environment and Climate Change Canada's 'Driving Effective Carbon Markets in Canada' discussion paper
Tim Weis 2025 Ian Sanderson
Transportation
February 5, 2026
Media Release

Canada’s EV strategy shows progress; need for faster, stronger regulation persists

Return of $5,000 EV incentives and new measures set Canada on path to 75% EV sales by 2035, 90% by 2040
Adam Thorn
EV engineer working with car battery module in workshop
Transportation
February 4, 2026
Article

Diversified EV sector best way to protect Canadian workers

Why protecting Canadian auto workers means building EV demand, diversifying beyond the U.S. and engaging strategically with global markets
Taylor Walker
Exploring Canada’s Carbon Removal Future
Carbon Removal
February 2, 2026
Publication

Exploring Canada’s Carbon Removal Future

A Symposium Hosted by CanCO2Re
Luisa Corredor Portrait of Margret Nellissery
Group photo from Sustainable Jobs in BC event
Sustainable Workforce
January 28, 2026
Article

Building a workforce for B.C.’s clean energy future

Insights from a cross-sector dialogue on B.C.’s clean energy workforce
Portrait of Megan Gordon