Research & Analysis

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2010-2023
Two engineers on a roof of a building installing solar panels while the sun sets in the background
Buildings, Electricity, Sustainable Workforce, Oil & Gas, Transportation
October 18, 2024
Op-ed

Time for a real conversation about energy transition

And what we need to do to seize the benefits
Portrait of Chris Severson-Baker
Freight transportation manager and female truck driver going through checklist on parking lot
Sustainable Workforce
October 7, 2024
Publication

Letter to Minister Randy Boissonnault on a modern, inclusive labour market for 21st century

Canada needs a jobs plan to capitalize on the workforce, economic, and environmental benefits that come with the shift to a low-carbon economy
Portrait of Chris Severson-Baker
A Clean, Resilient Future - cover image
Buildings, Electricity, Sustainable Workforce, Oil & Gas, Remote Communities, Transportation
September 12, 2024
Publication

A Clean, Resilient Future

Recommendations for advancing British Columbia's net-zero energy economy
Portrait of Jessica McIlroy various old Pembina Institute logos
Sustainable Jobs Short Blueprint - cover
Sustainable Workforce
July 15, 2024
Publication

Sustainable Jobs Blueprint: Summary Report

How do we prepare for a changing economy in a way that meets environmental commitments and creates decent jobs?
Portrait of Megan Gordon
A worker in hard hat next to a union logo with Canadian and American flag
Sustainable Workforce
June 21, 2024
Article

What’s next for Sustainable Jobs?

Time for Canada’s first action plan to position workers to thrive in the energy transition
Portrait of Megan Gordon
Senate of Canada
Sustainable Workforce
June 7, 2024
Article

The Pembina Institute urges the Senate to pass Bill C-50 without delay

Testimony in support of the Sustainable Jobs Act
Portrait of Megan Gordon
Calgary Telus Convention Centre
Sustainable Workforce
May 22, 2024
Article

What are “green” jobs and how can postsecondary institutions prepare students for them?

Reflections from the Colleges and Institutes Canada 2024 Connection Conference
various old Pembina Institute logos
Workers installing solar panels on a residential home roof.
Sustainable Workforce
April 17, 2024
Article

Passing Sustainable Jobs Act moves Canada closer to clean economy

Labour and environmental groups agree: legislation ensures workers will lead the energy transition and the Senate needs to pass it quickly
Portrait of Megan Gordon
A photo of the Canadian House of Commons with a Canadian flag flying in front.
Sustainable Workforce
April 2, 2024
Article

An open letter in support of the Sustainable Jobs Act

It's time to align workforce, regional, and economic development with our climate goals
Portrait of Chris Severson-Baker
Female oil worker in the field
Sustainable Workforce
March 7, 2024
Publication

Canada's energy-fuelled gender gap

Pay disparity in the energy sector and opportunities for equity in the clean energy economy
various old Pembina Institute logos various old Pembina Institute logos
Workers in a prefabricated building factory
Sustainable Workforce, Oil & Gas
March 5, 2024
Article

Alberta can invest in the clean economy and grow jobs

Recent modelling cited by Alberta government fails to anticipate job growth in clean economy
Portrait of Megan Gordon Portrait of Janetta McKenzie
Buildings, Sustainable Workforce
February 9, 2024
Media Release

Pembina Institute welcomes Building It Green for upskilling workers, green retrofits

Increased union training capacity important step for future green building sector
various old Pembina Institute logos various old Pembina Institute logos
Two women working on an electric Ford F-150 Lightning pickup truck at an assembly plant
Sustainable Workforce
February 5, 2024
Op-ed

Pass the Sustainable Jobs Act now or risk future jobs and investments

We’ll show the world that Canada is ready
Portrait of Chris Severson-Baker
Worker at a green building site
Sustainable Workforce
December 14, 2023
Article

The Sustainable Jobs Blueprint positions workers to lead in clean energy economy

Part II of the Pembina Institute and Canadian Labour Congress’s blueprint series provides worker-informed solutions for the energy transition
Portrait of Megan Gordon
Cover of Sustainable Jobs Blueprint with workers at outdoor job site in winter
Sustainable Workforce
December 14, 2023
Publication

A Sustainable Jobs Blueprint

Part II: Putting workers and communities at the centre of Canada’s net-zero energy economy
Portrait of Megan Gordon