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Electricity, Oil & Gas
March 31, 2026
Publication

$40 billion in low-carbon projects at stake in Alberta-federal MOU

Infographic and technical backgrounder
Jan Gorski Portrait of Janetta McKenzie Portrait of Will Noel
Electricity, Oil & Gas
March 31, 2026
Media Release

$40 billion of potential investment riding on Alberta MOU deadline

New Pembina Institute analysis quantifies some of the potential projects impacted by delays to key policies
Jan Gorski
Electricity, Oil & Gas
March 17, 2026
Media Release

Urgent fixes to Canada's industrial carbon pricing systems needed to protect billions in clean investment, avoid climate disasters

Canada risks falling behind on climate commitments and clean-economy growth
Portrait of Chris Severson-Baker
The front page of the letter
Electricity, Oil & Gas
March 17, 2026
Publication

Restoring the integrity and effectiveness of Canada’s industrial carbon pricing framework

Joint letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney
Portrait of Chris Severson-Baker
The Shell Quest carbon capture facility in Fort Saskatchewan, AB. Workers pictured in the foreground.
Carbon Removal, Electricity, Oil & Gas
March 12, 2026
Article

The magic of $130 by 2030

Understanding the “effective” price in Alberta’s industrial carbon pricing system
Portrait of Janetta McKenzie
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Oil & Gas
March 5, 2026
Media Release

Oilsands executive's comments out of step with goal of Alberta-Ottawa talks

Without a strong, functioning TIER, there will be no CCS built in Alberta, in the oilsands or any sector
Portrait of Janetta McKenzie
Carbon Removal
March 5, 2026
Media Release

CDR Centre celebrates a landmark week for Canadian carbon removal

International partnership and new industry coalition mark a turning point for carbon removal in Canada
Portrait of Jorden Dye
The front cover of the report, featuring a picture of an oil refinery in Alberta, with several different Canadian provincial flags in the foreground
Electricity, Oil & Gas
March 4, 2026
Publication

Canadian Carbon Pricing Systems 2025 Review

Prepared for the International Institute for Sustainable Development and Global Affairs Canada
Portrait of Jason Wang Ian Sanderson Portrait of Will Noel
The flags of Canada and Alberta
Carbon Removal, Electricity, Oil & Gas
March 3, 2026
Article

What should Canadians expect from the Ottawa-Alberta MOU talks?

Four specific outcomes are necessary for a climate-competitive Canada
Portrait of Chris Severson-Baker Portrait of Janetta McKenzie various old Pembina Institute logos
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, 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
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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
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