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2010-2023
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
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
Transportation
January 26, 2026
Media Release

Electric trucks put less strain on the grid than expected

Smart planning could cut electric truck charging costs by up to 75%, new analysis finds
Chandan Bhardwaj
Cover of the report Planning to Charge: Electric truck charging infrastructure and electricity demand in the GTHA
Transportation
January 26, 2026
Publication

Planning to Charge

Electric truck charging infrastructure and electricity demand in the GTHA
Chandan Bhardwaj
Cover of Building One Canadian Economy report
Buildings, Sustainable Workforce
December 12, 2025
Publication

Building One Canadian Economy

Accelerating adoption of lower-carbon concrete in Ontario and Alberta
Kari Hyde Ceileigh McAllister Mercer Pommer
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Buildings
December 12, 2025
Media Release

Lower-carbon concrete can drive prosperity and long-term investment

Concrete standards, procurement and workforce readiness can help build “one Canadian economy”
Kari Hyde Ceileigh McAllister Mercer Pommer
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
Sustainable Workforce
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
Sustainable Workforce
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
Powering ON cover
Electricity
November 19, 2025
Publication

Powering ON

Examining Ontario’s Integrated Energy Plan
David Pickup Gurprasad Gurumurthy various old Pembina Institute logos
Electricity
November 19, 2025
Media Release

Ontario’s energy plan risks higher hydro bills

Focus on nuclear and gas generation pushes out the most affordable options
David Pickup
A red and grey Petro-Canada DC Fast electric vehicle charging station
Transportation
October 1, 2025
Article

Powering Canada’s freight future

Strategic public charging infrastructure planning is key to cleaner, cheaper and more competitive trucking
Chandan Bhardwaj Portrait of Lejla Latifović
A solar panel and a wind turbine in a field in southwestern Ontario
Electricity
September 11, 2025
Publication

Power Playbook

Our guides empowering Ontario's municipalities to seize the benefits of renewable energy development
various old Pembina Institute logos