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Blog2023-11-01T10:58:32-06:00

MEDIA RELEASE: YOUNG CANADIANS FOR RESOURCES ADVOCATES FOR A BALANCED APPROACH TO EMISSIONS CAP POLICY

By |December 11th, 2023|Categories: Blog Posts|Tags: , , |

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.

Have Food on Your Table? Thank Canadian Farmers… and Oil & Gas Workers

By |November 28th, 2023|Categories: Blog Posts|Tags: , , |

In the hustle of our daily lives as students and young professionals, we often take for granted the availability of food on our tables. Yet, what often goes unnoticed is what lies behind this fundamental aspect of our lives. While it is undoubtedly crucial to be thankful for the hardworking farmers who cultivate the fruits of the land, it's equally important to acknowledge another indispensable sector that contributes to our domestic food security and availability – the Canadian energy sector.

OPINION: Natural Gas, Environment, and Indigenous Prosperity—Setting the Record Straight

By |November 22nd, 2023|Categories: YCR Member Perspectives|Tags: , , |

Despite common misconceptions propagated by the media and other policy actors, it is important to understand that developing our oil and gas sectors in Canada is not only beneficial for our country and the world, but also for the development of Indigenous communities in Canada.

I went to the Calgary Climate Symposium so you didn’t have to

By |November 7th, 2023|Categories: YCR Member Perspectives|Tags: |

The 5th annual Calgary Climate Symposium was held from October 23 to 27. The symposium included sessions on various topics, ranging from the launch of Alberta's Emissions Neutral Building Information Exchange to Community Solar Generation in Our City. Its main focus was on Calgary's strategy to transition to a low-carbon and climate-resistant future, with an emphasis on providing equal access to climate change information for all Calgarians.

OPINION: What the Supreme Court Ruling on the Impact Assessment Act can Mean for Canadian Resources and Energy

By |October 31st, 2023|Categories: YCR Member Perspectives|Tags: , |

In a critical decision that has sent shockwaves through the Canadian policy world for more than a week, the Supreme Court of Canada has ruled that the majority of Bill C-69, also known as the Impact Assessment Act, is largely unconstitutional.

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