Ben Brunnen – It’s Time to Move on Canada’s LNG Opportunity
From: Ben Brunnen To: Canadian Energy Observers Date: August 17, 2023 Re: It’s Time to Move on Canada’s LNG Opportunity In the drive to reduce global greenhouse-gas emissions, provide affordable energy, enhance energy security and provide benefits to Canadians, the country has an opportunity to play a vital role: exporting liquid natural gas. According to the International Energy Agency, […] Charles DeLand – A Nuclear Blueprint for Alberta
To: Brian Jean, Alberta Minister of Energy and Minerals From: Charles DeLand Date: August 14, 2023 Re: A Nuclear Blueprint for Alberta Fans of Canadian nuclear energy have much to root for these days. Two recent Ontario announcements, one about small modular reactors and one for a new large-scale project, indicate meaningful commitment to nuclear energy to meet […] Alberta’s renewable energy pause goes against conservative free market fundamentals – Globe and Mail
Alberta’s move last week to pause approvals for new renewable electricity investments sends a strong signal: The conservative, free-market fundamentals underpinning the province’s approach to electricity are no longer as strong as the past few decades might suggest.
Whatever happens between now and next February, when the moratorium expires, Alberta’s electricity industry is at a crossroads: Does the province continue to embrace its quarter-century as a free, open market, or will the government and regulator take more interventionist control over the type and location of generation investments?
In 1996, then-premier Ralph Klein’s Progressive Conservative government decided to let market forces govern…
Charles DeLand – Alberta can learn from Ontario as it looks to develop nuclear energy – Globe and Mail
Fans of Canadian nuclear energy have a lot to root for these days. Two recent Ontario announcements, one about small modular reactors and one for a new large-scale project, indicate meaningful commitment to nuclear energy to meet rising demand. Along with hydro, nuclear power emits virtually zero greenhouse-gas emissions, and is foundational to meet federal emissions targets.
Albertans have a chance to learn from Ontario’s ambition – and Premier Danielle Smith’s recent mandate letter to Brian Jean, her Energy and Minerals Minister, presents a well-timed opportunity to do even more.
Among other things, the Premier asks the minister to co-ordinate “with other provinces and the federal government to further explore…
Ben Brunnen – A Critical Raw Materials Strategy for Canada
From: Ben Brunnen To: Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, and Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change Date: August 4, 2023 Re: A Critical Raw Materials Strategy for Canada Canada has undertaken significant efforts to take advantage of strategic manufacturing and supply chain opportunities in the face of […] Yes, more natural gas is good: The case for upping Canadian exports – Globe and Mail
In the drive to reduce global greenhouse-gas emissions, provide affordable energy, enhance energy security and provide benefits to Canadians, the country has an opportunity to play a vital role: exporting liquid natural gas.
According to the International Energy Agency, coal, oil and natural gas make up nearly 80 per cent of the global energy mix, and are expected to continue to comprise at least 62 per cent by 2050.
Natural gas is energy dense and emits the lowest pounds of CO2 per million British thermal units (btu) of all hydrocarbons. As such, it is an abundant low-emission substitute for coal and backstop for renewables in the evolving energy mix.
Both the United States and the European Union have displaced…
Ben Brunnen – Reforming Canada’s Fossil Fuel Subsidy Framework
From: Ben Brunnen To: The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance and the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Date: August 1, 2023 Re: Reforming Canada’s Fossil Fuel Subsidy Framework Canada has been focused on “eliminating inefficient fossil fuel subsidies” since […] (Hardy) Valiaho, DeLand and Walton – Ontario Needs to Play Catch-up on Carbon Capture and Storage
To: Graydon Smith, Ontario Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry From: Beth (Hardy) Valiaho, Charles DeLand and Mac Walton Date: July 24, 2023 Re: Ontario needs to play catch-up on carbon capture and storage Is Ontario, Canada’s manufacturing heartland, going to miss out on the opportunity to decarbonize hard-to-abate sectors of its economy? To avoid doing so, it […] Jon Johnson – Does NAFTA Live on in TC Energy’s Claim Against Washington?
From: Jon Johnson To: Keystone saga watchers Date: July 11, 2023 Re: Does NAFTA Live on in TC Energy’s Claim Against Washington? There have been recent developments in the investor/state case brought by TC Energy – TransCanada Pipelines of old – against the US under the rules of procedure established by the International Centre for […] Ben Brunnen – The Case for Supporting Canada’s LNG Industry
From: Ben Brunnen To: Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, and Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change Date: June 28, 2023 Re: The Case for Supporting Canada’s LNG Industry Canada’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) industry has the potential to make a significant contribution to […] Gale, Edwards – The Case for a National Indigenous Loan Guarantee Program
From: Sharleen Gale and Niilo Edwards To: The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Date: June 8, 2023 Re: The Case for a National Indigenous Loan Guarantee Program Advancing major resource projects is essential for both a successful energy transition and growing the economy to benefit all Canadians. Governments need to provide greater regulatory […] Glen Hodgson – Unfinished Business: After Budget 2023, Gaps Remain in Climate Industrial Policy
From: Glen Hodgson To: Canadian clean investment observers Date: May 24, 2023 Re: Unfinished Business: After Budget 2023, gaps remain in climate industrial policy April’s federal budget took some positive steps to level the playing field with the US for clean investment. Its initiatives are selective, concentrating on providing fiscal support for investment in clean electricity, hydrogen, and clean […]