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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
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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
Pembina Institute recommendations for Ontario's data centre playbook
Electricity
September 22, 2026
Publication

Playing to win: Refining Ontario’s data centre playbook

Comments and recommendations for responsible data centre development in Ontario
David Pickup
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
Adult woman engineer works at a wind farm
Sustainable Workforce
September 18, 2026
Op-ed

Canada’s electric ambitions will short-circuit without the right workforce

 Portrait of Chris Severson-Baker
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From Principles to Practice cover
Customer Energy
September 18, 2026
Publication

From Principles to Practice

Making data centre development work for Canadians
Kari Hyde
Customer Energy
September 18, 2026
Media Release

Canada has responsible data centre principles, but will it put them into practice?

New report outlines practical actions for building public trust around data centre growth
Kari Hyde
Oil & Gas
September 9, 2026
Media Release

West Coast pipeline remains a risky gamble for taxpayers

Absence of private investment signals fundamental risks of high costs, high tolls, weakening oil demand
Ian Sanderson
Budget Recommendations 2026
Electricity
September 8, 2026
Publication

Budget 2026

Pembina Institute comments and recommendations
Portrait of Chris Severson-Baker Portrait of Jessica McIlroy
Sustainable Workforce
September 2, 2026
Media Release

Building Canada’s electricity future starts with workers

New Energy and Electricity Workforce Alliance can help prepare workers for Canada’s growing electricity needs
Portrait of Megan Gordon
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
Apartment buildings in Canada
Buildings
July 24, 2026
Article

What is the difference between green premiums and brown discounts?

Home and building owners risk falling behind as markets increasingly value resilient buildings
Raidin-2026
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