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Sustainable Workforce
February 27, 2026
Media Release

Sustainable Jobs Action Plan sets important foundation, but more action needed

Federal plan signals commitment to workforce transition, but requires clear timelines and funding
Portrait of Megan Gordon
Workers at mining site with a digger in the background
Sustainable Workforce
February 25, 2026
Op-ed

Canada’s critical mineral moment is real, but delivery depends on people

Building a workforce for critical minerals is simultaneously building Canada’s clean energy workforce.
Portrait of Megan Gordon
Carbon Removal, Electricity, Oil & Gas, Sustainable Workforce
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
Pembina Strategic Plan 2026-2030 cover with solar and wind
Buildings, Carbon Removal, Electricity, Sustainable Workforce, Oil & Gas, Remote Communities, Transportation
February 9, 2026
Publication

Strategic Plan 2026-2030

Pembina Institute's plan to advance Canada’s clean energy transformation
Pembina Institute
Group photo from Sustainable Jobs in BC event
Sustainable Workforce
January 28, 2026
Article

Building a workforce for B.C.’s clean energy future

Insights from a cross-sector dialogue on B.C.’s clean energy workforce
Portrait of Megan Gordon
Front cover of brochure titled Why you should care about the Sustainable Jobs Act
Sustainable Workforce
December 12, 2025
Publication

Why you should care about the Sustainable Jobs Act

The world of work is changing fast
Portrait of Megan Gordon
Cover of Building One Canadian Economy report
Buildings, Customer Energy, 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
Sustainable Workforce
December 11, 2025
Media Release

Low-carbon industries create new opportunities for Canadian workers

Sustainable Jobs Partnership Council urges action to support workers through Canada’s energy transition
Portrait of Megan Gordon
Oilsands mining trucks
Sustainable Workforce, Oil & Gas
December 3, 2025
Op-ed

For oil and gas insight, look at what companies are doing – not what politicians are saying

Booms and busts are nothing new to Alberta workers, but are we ready for a bust without a boom?
Portrait of Janetta McKenzie Portrait of Megan Gordon
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
An electric vehicle technician servicing a battery with two EVs parked behind him
Sustainable Workforce, Transportation
November 26, 2025
Op-ed

Canada needs a strong EV market to secure future jobs

Electric vehicles draw on the sectors where Canada already has natural advantages: critical minerals, battery components, vehicle assembly, and maintenance.
Adam Thorn Portrait of Megan Gordon
Electricity, Sustainable Workforce, Oil & Gas, Transportation
November 26, 2025
Media Release

CleanBC review shows plan is working, clean energy is path to strong economy

Growing supply of clean electricity remains biggest opportunity for affordability, jobs, energy security, climate
Portrait of Jessica McIlroy
Cover page of the Pembina Institute's 2026-2030 Sustainable Jobs Action Plan submission
Sustainable Workforce
November 20, 2025
Publication

2026-2030 Sustainable Jobs Action Plan Consultation

Pembina Institute’s Submission to Natural Resources Canada
Portrait of Megan Gordon
Family leaving home using smart home automation
Buildings, Sustainable Workforce, Transportation
November 20, 2025
Article

Climate as a lever to deliver on emerging Canadian priorities

Climate action is the answer to Canadians’ most pressing concerns
various old Pembina Institute logos Portrait of Sarah Snowdon