Refurbishing the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station is Worth the Cost for our Future
Nuclear energy is here to stay. It’s reliable, it’s sustainable and Canada is positioned to be a leader in its production. Now is the time to show the world we are ready to be a provider as more countries look to increase their nuclear energy capacities. Refurbishing Pickering Nuclear Generating Station is a vital investment in Canada’s future in nuclear energy.
What the Proposed Emissions Cap Framework will mean for Canada’s 12,000+ Indigenous Oil & Gas Workers
The proposed emissions cap framework will hurt 12,000+ Indigenous oil and gas workers, as well as over 100 communities that benefit from resource extraction. While we all know that Canada must lower its emissions, we also need to consider the benefits of oil and gas production.
Is It Really Big Oil, or Is It Half A Million Canadians?
They are not just statistics; they are individuals with dreams, aspirations, and families to support. The oil and gas sector has been a cornerstone of Canada’s economy, offering stability and prosperity to countless households across the nation.
China’s Energy Mix: Paradox and Opportunity
China is home to more than 1.4 billion people – approximately 35 times the population of Canada. That’s 1.4 billion people who need electricity, heat, and fuel to live and work. Plus, with the second largest economy in the world, China needs an astounding amount of energy to keep economic development flowing in its rural agricultural regions, vast industrial complexes, and densely populated urban centers.
4 Things Every Young Canadian Should Know About the Current Emissions Cap Framework
The current emissions cap framework plans to implement a national cap and trade system that would establish a legal upper bound for GHG emissions from LNG facilities and upstream oil and gas facilities, including offshore facilities.
Canada’s Emissions Cap: Perspectives from Industry, Policy, And Indigenous Peoples
In early December, the Federal government tabled its emissions cap framework. The framework proposes to cap emissions at 35 to 38 per cent below 2019 levels by 2030. This decision has provoked strong reactions from many influential actors in the energy sector, governments across the country, and Indigenous Leaders. Many of these actors insist the cap is simply a production cap on Canadian oil and gas producers.
When an Emissions Cap Is a Production Cap, It’s A Terrible Idea – Here’s Why
The announcement of a new federal emissions cap framework has sent shockwaves across the country, creating strong reactions from provinces, resource groups, and various others affected by the policy. As a young Canadian, I feel responsible to lend my voice to this issue.
MEDIA RELEASE: YOUNG CANADIANS FOR RESOURCES ADVOCATES FOR A BALANCED APPROACH TO EMISSIONS CAP POLICY
Young Canadians for Resources (YCR) is taking a proactive stance in the national conversation on emissions cap policies. While advocating for a reduction in oil and gas emissions, young Canadians express skepticism about the efficacy of additional legislation and a further cap on Canadian production.
What Are CO-OP Placements? Should You Take Part In One?
Many students, when entering universities, are presented the option of adding the “CO-OP Option” to their degree. However, many students are unsure of what those CO-OP placements even are! if you’re one of those, then stick around!