
Janetta McKenzie is the director of the oil and gas program at the Pembina Institute. She works on energy policy development, natural gas certification, and industrial decarbonization in Canada.
Prior to joining the Institute, Janetta completed a Ph.D. at the University of Waterloo, analyzing the socio-political impacts of pipeline regulation in Canada and the United States. She also holds master’s degrees from the University of Sydney and London School of Economics. Previously, Janetta has also worked on regulatory compliance for TC Energy and contributed to a variety of research projects on international climate governance.
In her free time, she can be found horseback riding or reading science fiction novels.
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In 2025, what is an energy superpower?
Canadian decision-makers must look at global trends and make a call

Grand bargains and perilous pitfalls
Before any new pipeline is seriously discussed, Alberta’s recent emissions claims should be put into context
New analysis of oil and gas emissions cap assumes industry does not follow through on its promises to Canadians
Instead of taking advantage of government financial incentives to maximize all possible emissions reductions, companies choose to produce less oil and gas overall

Design considerations for the oil and gas emissions cap
Pembina Institute comments and recommendations