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2010-2023

Alberta-Ontario pipeline proposal wrong remedy to energy security, economic diversification risks

Without any declared interest from private sector, neither Premier Smith nor Premier Ford ruled out the possibility of tens of billions of taxpayer dollars being spent on another new pipeline

Portrait of Janetta McKenzie

Unable to find a private company to back pipeline, governments resort to 90% taxpayer ownership

Today’s announcement breaks two promises that the federal and Alberta governments have repeatedly made to Canadians – that a pipeline would be privately financed and would be contingent on oilsands companies reducing their emissions

Portrait of Chris Severson-Baker

Full year without private sector interest confirms new West Coast pipeline is political, not economic

Despite extraordinary efforts by both the federal and provincial governments to clear the way for a pipeline to move ahead, companies recognize the near-term reality of peaking global oil demand

Portrait of Janetta McKenzie

Majority of Albertans don’t want taxpayer dollars used for pipeline; say province’s economy too dependent on oil and gas

Despite the latest spike in oil prices and months-long push by oil and gas industry for the stripping back of environmental regulations, Albertans are concerned about overreliance on single sector

Portrait of Janetta McKenzie

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

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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

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Electricity, Oil & Gas

Delayed Alberta-Ottawa MOU talks frustrate investment, slow job creation, hamper economic growth

Provincial foot-dragging on methane, carbon pricing, and clean electricity leaves pipelines, Pathways, and $40B of industrial projects in doubt

Portrait of Chris Severson-Baker

The flags of Canada and Alberta

Carbon Removal, Electricity, Oil & Gas

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

Carbon Removal, Electricity, Oil & Gas, Sustainable Workforce

February 17, 2026

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

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

Electricity, Oil & Gas

October 23, 2025

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

The front cover of the report, featuring a picture of a pipeline under construction

October 9, 2025

A Not-so-Grand Bargain

The quest for decarbonized barrels in the oilsands

Portrait of Janetta McKenzie

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