Chris is the executive director of the Pembina Institute. He worked with the Institute from 1996 to 2016, then spent three years at the Alberta Energy Regulator before returning in 2020, most recently serving as senior director of the industrial decarbonization group before becoming executive director in 2022. He is a leading expert on responsible energy development, with specific expertise in oil and gas, oilsands and electricity.
Chris holds a B.Sc. in environmental and conservation science from the University of Alberta and a Master of Arts in environment and management from Royal Roads University.
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Chris Severson-Baker's Research & Analysis
Urgent fixes to Canada's industrial carbon pricing systems needed to protect billions in clean investment, avoid climate disasters
Canada risks falling behind on climate commitments and clean-economy growth
Restoring the integrity and effectiveness of Canada’s industrial carbon pricing framework
Joint letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney
What should Canadians expect from the Ottawa-Alberta MOU talks?
Four specific outcomes are necessary for a climate-competitive Canada