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Roofer builder worker with crane installing structural insulated panels
Buildings
February 10, 2026
Article

Retrofit investments are nation‑building

Why long‑term retrofit planning belongs in Build Canada Homes
Kevin Lockhart 2026
EV engineer working with car battery module in workshop
Transportation
February 4, 2026
Article

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
Taylor Walker
Group photo from Sustainable Jobs in BC event
Equitable Transition
January 28, 2026
Article

Building a workforce for B.C.’s clean energy future

Insights from a cross-sector dialogue on B.C.’s clean energy workforce
Portrait of Megan Gordon
Wind turbines in Alberta
Electricity
January 28, 2026
Article

Canadian solar and wind project costs plummet

Renewables are now most affordable new generation, as costs are halved
David Pickup Portrait of Will Noel
Iqaluit-sun over diesel tanks
Remote Communities
January 12, 2026
Article

A year in review: the transition to clean energy in remote communities

Our top 5 takeaways for remote clean energy in 2025 and what we're looking out for in the year to come
Lynne Couves
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Unbuilt pipeline infrastructure in Alberta
Electricity, Oil & Gas
December 18, 2025
Op-ed

MOU negotiations will hinge on whether Alberta comes to the table in good faith

Canada would have a better chance of fighting climate change if its highest-emitting province co-operated, but nothing is final until it is final
Portrait of Chris Severson-Baker
Installing insulation in attic for a retrofit
Buildings
December 9, 2025
Op-ed

Beyond Boom and Bust

A third way to transform Canada’s retrofit industry
Kevin Lockhart 2026
Flaring from an oil and gas facility
Oil & Gas
December 5, 2025
Article

No, the Ottawa-Alberta MoU is not a win on methane

Delay in Alberta’s delivery of a 75% reduction was a costly, and unnecessary, concession from Ottawa
Portrait of Amanda Bryant
Pickering Nuclear Generating Station
Electricity
December 5, 2025
Article

Ontario takes a risky bet on energy bills with too much emphasis on nuclear and gas

Adding more wind, solar and batteries to mix could lead to more affordable energy
David Pickup
An electric vehicle technician servicing a battery with two EVs parked behind him
Equitable Transition, Transportation
November 26, 2025
Op-ed

Canada needs a strong EV market to secure future jobs

Electric vehicles draw on the sectors where Canada already has natural advantages: critical minerals, battery components, vehicle assembly, and maintenance.
Adam Thorn Portrait of Megan Gordon
Industrial facilities in Sherwood Park
Oil & Gas
November 21, 2025
Article

Canada must meet the moment by finalizing methane regulations

New Pembina Institute report shows that strengthened regulations are integral to climate competitiveness
Portrait of Amanda Bryant
Family leaving home using smart home automation
Buildings, Equitable Transition, Transportation
November 20, 2025
Article

Climate as a lever to deliver on emerging Canadian priorities

Climate action is the answer to Canadians’ most pressing concerns
Laura headshot Portrait of Sarah Snowdon
Houses with rooftop solar installed in Iqaluit, NU
Remote Communities
November 19, 2025
Article

The Iqaluit Nukkiksautiit Project is transformative for Nunavut

What can we learn from the local leaders behind it?
Portrait of Emily He Lynne Couves