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2010-2023

Cover: Getting the Vehicle Emissions Standard Right Revised June 2026

Getting the Vehicle Emissions Standard Right

How Canada can meet its climate and EV adoption goals

Chandan Bhardwaj

PathMostResistance cover

Path of Most Resistance

Can Alberta build a credible alternate plan to reduce electricity emissions?

Portrait of Will Noel

Alberta’s electricity emissions plan overly reliant on “risky bets”; new data shows wind and solar still being held back

If the federal Clean Electricity Regulations are to be suspended in Alberta for the long term, MOU talks must result in credible alternate plan

Portrait of Will Noel

Oilsands executive's comments out of step with goal of Alberta-Ottawa talks

Without a strong, functioning TIER, there will be no CCS built in Alberta, in the oilsands or any sector

Portrait of Janetta McKenzie

Provincial agreement on electricity grid a landmark moment in Canada's journey to clean, prosperous economy

Nation-building project is key to secure, reliable electricity supply

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

Canadian Carbon Pricing Systems 2025 Review

Prepared for the International Institute for Sustainable Development and Global Affairs Canada

Portrait of Jason Wang

Portrait of Will Noel

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

Flags of Alberta and Canada flying beside each other

Carbon Removal, Oil & Gas

February 27, 2026

Four crucial outcomes Canadians need from the Alberta-Ottawa MOU talks

Portrait of Chris Severson-Baker

Sustainable Workforce

February 27, 2026

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

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

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

Roofer builder worker with crane installing structural insulated panels

February 10, 2026

Retrofit investments are nation‑building

Why long‑term retrofit planning belongs in Build Canada Homes

A picture of the front cover of the report, with title, subtitle and authors listed

Electricity, Oil & Gas

February 6, 2026

Measuring and Maintaining Carbon Markets in Canada

Feedback to Environment and Climate Change Canada's 'Driving Effective Carbon Markets in Canada' discussion paper

February 5, 2026

Canada’s EV strategy shows progress; need for faster, stronger regulation persists

Return of $5,000 EV incentives and new measures set Canada on path to 75% EV sales by 2035, 90% by 2040

EV engineer working with car battery module in workshop

February 4, 2026

Diversified EV sector best way to protect Canadian workers

Why protecting Canadian auto workers means building EV demand, diversifying beyond the U.S. and engaging strategically with global markets

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