These examples of corporate donations, investments, and support for initiatives such as education, healthcare, environmental conservation, and community development, underscore the vital role played by the energy sector in contributing to and strengthening the social fabric of Canadian communities.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
As students graduate into the workforce, they carry with them not only diplomas but also a commitment to sustainable resource management, ensuring that Canada's natural resource wealth continues to fuel our economy for generations.
Enrolment in petroleum-related degrees is in decline. In 2021, the University of Calgary put its bachelor’s program in oil and gas engineering on pause due to declining enrolment numbers.
