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1. Ottawa introduces new rules for energy sector at worst possible time

   Last month, the Trudeau government released rules, part of the new federal regulatory process under Bill C-69, requiring certain projects including new mines, power plants, pipelines, airports, oil and gas projects, and railways to ...

2. Energy use can help stimulate post-COVID recovery in Canada

   Appeared in the Vancouver Province, July 22, 2020 With Canada’s economy expected to contract by at least 6.8 per cent this year, governments across the country—including the Trudeau government—must identify existing policies that hinder economic recovery ...

3. Stimulating Economic Growth through Abundant Energy

   Main Conclusions The economic downturn from COVID-19 is proving to be one of the steepest since the Great Depression of the 1930s and Canada is already experiencing negative economic impacts. Canada’s economy experienced a decline of 2.1% in the first ...

4. Canada’s agriculture sector tops environmental rankings

   Canada’s agriculture sector should be proud of its environmental performance. According to a recent study, this sector performs far better than many competing high-income OECD countries with respect to environmental impact. Simply put, ...

5. Oil isn’t dead – just look at the data

   Global oil demand is expected to be around 90.8 million barrels a day in 2020. ...

6. Canada’s environmental record provides some good news during troubling times

   Appeared in the Calgary Sun, May 6, 2020 Sadly, Canadians haven’t had much to celebrate lately. But here’s some good news. Our environmental record is excellent compared to most of the world’s wealthiest—and cleanest—countries. A new Fraser Institute ...

7. Canada’s air quality among best in the world

   Earlier this month, the Wall Street Journal published an article on the impact of COVID-19 lockdowns on air quality in heavily-affected regions. While the economic and environmental impacts are still being measured, Canadians can breathe ...

8. Environmental Ranking for Canada and the OECD, 2nd Edition

   Canadians care about the state of their environment. Over the past few years, several reports have presented Canada as an environmental laggard, ranking it near the bottom of the list of OECD countries. As noted in the previous edition of this report, we ...

9. Ottawa’s carbon tax hike comes at worst possible time for Canadian industries

   Appeared in the Calgary Sun, April 6, 2020 Last week, Prime Minister Trudeau announced that his government will proceed with its planned 50 per cent carbon tax increase, ignoring the fact that many Canadian industries are struggling mightily due to the ...

10. Ontario reduces hydro rates yet fundamental problems still plague province’s electricity market

    In response to the COVID-19 crisis, the Ontario government is temporarily reducing hydro rates, freezing electricity prices at 10.1 cents per-kilowatt-hour (the lowest rate possible) for the next 45 days for families, farmers and small ...