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Electricity, Remote Communities, Transportation
November 5, 2026
Media Release

Federal budget puts Canada on a stronger path toward electrification

New funding for clean energy infrastructure will help tackle affordability, strengthen sovereignty, and power Canada’s future economy
Portrait of Chris Severson-Baker
Transportation
November 5, 2026
Media Release

The 2026 Clean Fleet Awards demonstrate $25 million saved annually in fuel costs

These award-winning fleets make the business case for going electric — and reduce oil consumption by about 250,000 barrels a year.
Taylor Walker
Cover of the Pembina Institute’s submission to Environment and Climate Change Canada on proposed amendments to Canada’s vehicle emissions regulations.
Transportation
October 29, 2026
Publication

Pembina Institute submission on proposed amendments to Canada's vehicle emissions standards

Canada needs a clear plan to increase EV adoption before 2030 and stay on track to meet its goal of 75% EV sales by 2035.
Adam Thorn
Transportation
October 21, 2026
Media Release

Canada invests billions in EV manufacturing; puts brakes on policy bringing affordable models to local dealerships

Now a strong vehicle pollution standard is needed so Canadians benefit from EV investments
Adam Thorn
Canada and Germany flags crossed on a desk
Transportation
October 15, 2026
Article

Middle power collaboration must empower the energy transition

Electrification is the global decarbonization plan; Canada and Germany can look to one another for support
Portrait of Monica Curtis Adam Thorn
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Large parking lot of car dealer with many brand new cars parked for sale
Transportation
October 9, 2026
Op-ed

Ottawa must not abandon electric vehicles to align with Washington

We should use this moment to build a more resilient auto market
Portrait of Chris Severson-Baker Adam Thorn
Transportation
September 25, 2026
Media Release

Strong vehicle pollution rules would make EVs more affordable without hurting automakers

Canada can use a new vehicle emissions standard to bring more EV models and price points to market, lower driving costs
Chandan Bhardwaj Adam Thorn
Is the Auto Industry on Track?: Examining auto sector compliance pathways for achieving the 2030 vehicle emissions target
Transportation
September 25, 2026
Publication

Is the Auto Industry on Track?

Examining auto sector compliance pathways for achieving the 2030 vehicle emissions target
Chandan Bhardwaj
Close-up of a Ford Mach-E rear light, with rows of parked vehicles in the background on a ferry
Transportation
September 21, 2026
Op-ed

Canadians deserve affordable EVs. Why are we paying more than the rest of the world?

Canada can build an EV industry and make vehicles more affordable. We need policies that do both.
Adam Thorn Taylor Walker
A Volkswagen ID.4 charging at Tesla Superchargers in Jasper, Alberta, with Rocky Mountains in the background.
Transportation
September 21, 2026
Article

Our family's EV road trip

The good, the medium, and the fixable
Tim Weis 2025
Transportation
September 1, 2026
Media Release

Canadian Clean Fleet Awards shortlist highlights fleets scaling up electrification

25,000+ vehicles represented in nominations, with more than 350 additional EVs on order for 2026
Adam Thorn Taylor Walker
Transportation
August 14, 2026
Media Release

EV policy repeal puts affordable vehicles further out of reach for Canadians

Repealing the federal EV availability standard limits Canadians' access to affordable EVs and puts Canada's 75% EV sales target out of reach
Adam Thorn
Transportation
July 22, 2026
Media Release

New U.S. tariffs prove Canada needs a strong vehicle emissions strategy

Ambitious, predictable vehicle emissions standard key to protecting Canada’s auto sector, consumer choice
Adam Thorn