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Equitable Transition
June 30, 2025
Article

We need workers to ‘build baby build’

Nation-building projects require a forward-looking workforce policy
Portrait of Megan Gordon Staff no photo
Report cover: Recruit, Train, Retain: Fostering low-carbon industries through regional workforce planning
Equitable Transition
May 28, 2025
Publication

Recruit, Train, Retain

Fostering low-carbon industries through regional workforce planning
Portrait of Megan Gordon
Equitable Transition
May 28, 2025
Media Release

How Canada can equip workers for a low-carbon future

Following Speech from the Throne, new report provides guidance to ensure Canadian workers access high-quality jobs in the growing clean energy sector 
Portrait of Megan Gordon
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Oil & Gas
May 8, 2025
Publication

Canada's Methane Opportunity: Innovation, Exports, Jobs

Canada's methane mitigation industry is thriving, with well-paying jobs and investment likely to grow if strong methane regulations are in place
Oil & Gas
May 8, 2025
Media Release

Methane mitigation industry poised to drive growth in Canadian jobs, investment and exports

Leadership across Canada in reducing methane emissions from oil and gas production has created a dynamic mitigation sector, with exportable technologies and expertise
Portrait of Amanda Bryant
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Buildings
May 7, 2025
Article

B.C.’s building electrification sector needs clarity and consistency to meet climate targets

B.C. lacks the resourcing and incentives needed to ensure safe, affordable homes, industry survey finds
Portrait of Raidin Blue Portrait of Jessica McIlroy
Four construction workers huddle together as they take a quick break and plan out their next set of tasks. They are all dressed in workwear and proper safety gear.
Equitable Transition
May 6, 2025
Article

Canada’s new federal leader must stand up for future-ready jobs and workers

We need a modernized approach to training and skill development programs to unlock benefits of the new energy economy
Portrait of Megan Gordon Staff no photo Portrait of Lejla Latifović
A worker wearing safety gear is secured to a red rooftop while installing solar panel in Edmonton, Alberta
Equitable Transition
March 13, 2025
Article

Protecting workers key to Canada’s short-term tariff response

The country needs short- and long-term strategies in this chaotic moment
Portrait of Megan Gordon
Construction worker
Equitable Transition
February 26, 2025
Article

New skills for new prosperity

Addressing Canada’s skills shortage is key to building a low-carbon economy
Portrait of Megan Gordon
Buildings, Equitable Transition, Oil & Gas
February 18, 2025
Media Release

B.C. advances energy resource development to drive investment, create long-term, local jobs

Throne speech’s ambition must be balanced with responsibility
Portrait of Jessica McIlroy
Cover of clean concrete report
Buildings
December 5, 2024
Publication

The Opportunity to Lead on Clean Concrete

Procurement and performance-based specifications to support the clean cement and concrete industry in B.C.
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International Energy Agency headquarters in Paris
Equitable Transition
November 22, 2024
Article

Clean energy employment is surging globally and it’s time for Canada to join in

Findings from IEA employment report signal need for workforce policy solutions
Portrait of Megan Gordon
Equitable Transition
November 13, 2024
Media Release

Employment growth in clean energy far outpaces fossil fuels sector, IEA report shows

Better planning will position Canada’s workers and communities to thrive
Portrait of Megan Gordon