Research & Analysis

Featured All Research & Analysis Publications Articles Media Releases

Year

2010-2023

Electricity, Oil & Gas

Weakened industrial carbon price harms Canada’s economic future, abandons international commitments

Federal–Alberta deal continues string of major climate policy rollbacks, will slow low-carbon investment and job creation

Portrait of Chris Severson-Baker

Graph showing increased carbon emissions

Electricity, Oil & Gas

The consequences of weakening Alberta’s industrial carbon pricing

Delay to 2040 leads to 230 megatonnes of additional GHG emissions from the oil sands

Alberta’s oil and gas cleanup problem is growing

Orphan wells set to more than double in 2026, while cleanup levy on industry rises only seven per cent

Portrait of Janetta McKenzie

Electricity, Oil & Gas

Leading clean energy experts warn Carney can’t “build Canada strong” without robust Alberta MOU outcomes

Canada stuck in “unhelpful feedback loop” of oil and gas expansion as global energy transition accelerates

Portrait of Chris Severson-Baker

The first page of the letter

Electricity, Oil & Gas

Joint letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney on Alberta-federal MOU

Pembina Institute and five other leading climate and clean energy organisations highlight urgent need for final agreement

Portrait of Chris Severson-Baker

Support our work

Your support plays a crucial role in our efforts to keep doing quality research and providing expert analysis.

Donate Now

Carbon Removal, Oil & Gas

Fact check: Oil Sands Alliance statement misrepresents both investment and emissions record

Capital spending dropped following 2014 price crash, emissions intensity flat and absolute emissions rising

Portrait of Janetta McKenzie

Fossil fuel production, economic growth are compatible with 2050 net-zero goal, CER report indicates

New modelling challenges popular assumption that climate action comes at cost of economic performance

Rethinking Canada’s Energy Future cover

Rethinking Canada’s Energy Future

Canada’s Energy Future 2026 shows good policy can support economic prosperity and reduce emissions

Electricity, Oil & Gas, Sustainable Workforce

Federal economic update fails to advance clean energy as key to long-term resilience

Mini-budget confirms “clean, affordable, dependable electricity” as “central to long‑term economic strength,” but lacks action

Alberta falls far short of expectations on methane regulations

Province's regulations are patently weaker than the federal government’s in every respect

Portrait of Amanda Bryant

The first page of the letter

Carbon Removal, Electricity, Oil & Gas, Sustainable Workforce

Pembina Institute urges PM Carney to deliver serious Canadian climate policy

Stalled talks with Alberta remain critical to slowing climate change and speeding economic growth

Portrait of Chris Severson-Baker

Pipeline construction outside Edmonton, Alberta.

Don’t gamble Canadians’ money on a risky pipeline

If the risks are too great for shareholders, then they’re too great for taxpayers

Portrait of Janetta McKenzie

Electricity, Oil & Gas

New emissions inventory underscores importance of overdue Alberta MOU talks

Canada’s emissions fell 10% over two decades, while Alberta’s rose 4%, driven by under-regulated oilsands pollution

We use cookies to analyze data and make your experience better.
To learn more, see our Privacy Policy.

Accept all cookies