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2010-2023

August 14, 2026

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

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

Peace Tower on the Canadian Parliament Building

Electrification is industrial strategy: It's time we see it that way

Buildings must play a bigger role as Canada’s electricity demand is set to surge

Report Cover: Innovative Charging, Assessing fleet acceptance of shared and "as-a-service" models for electric trucks

Innovative Charging

Assessing fleet acceptance of shared and “as-a-service" models for electric trucks

Chandan Bhardwaj

various old Pembina Institute logos

Customer Energy

Pembina report highlights how demand-side management reduces peak demand and lowers electricity costs

New Pembina program launched to scale demand-side solutions across Canada

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Solar panels and wind turbines facing the sunset

Customer Energy

The clean energy transition needs a rulebook

Changing the rules to help the grid work better

Electric car charging at recharging station in the street under green trees in summertime

Canada risks being left behind if it fails to align with the global auto market

Policy certainty will determine whether Canada attracts future auto investment

Close up of electric vehicle plugged into charger

Canada’s charging network depends on investor confidence in EV adoption

Strong vehicle emission limits will determine how quickly it is built

Chandan Bhardwaj

Portrait of Lejla Latifović

electricity transmission in rainy valley on vancouver island bc

Buildings, Electricity, Transportation

In this uncertain time, is B.C. putting our best tool - CleanBC - back on the shelf?

CleanBC was once viewed as a shining example of climate and economic planning, but there's been no formal response to an independent review report and no real climate measures in the 2026 budget

Portrait of Jessica McIlroy

Woman walking around a car at a dealership, looking closely at its features

Road map

Letter to the Editor, The Globe and Mail

Electric cargo mini van driving on a road driving through a green, tree-lined area

Canada’s fleets are going electric and the Clean Fleet Awards are shining a spotlight

The Pembina Institute and Electric Autonomy Canada recognize leaders in fleet electrification

B.C. aims to stay a leader in the global EV race

EV sales targets expand consumer choice, create jobs, and give industry clear direction

Weakening EV targets would cost B.C. momentum on savings, jobs and investment

Letter to Premier urges province to maintain leadership amid growing global competition

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