Our Latest Report
Alberta stands at a crossroads. For over fifty years, oil and gas have powered our economy, but global markets are shifting decisively toward renewable energy. This is both a potential crisis and an opportunity. Alberta has the innovation, workforce, and renewable resources to lead Canada’s clean energy transition while building lasting prosperity, but doing so requires political will that is currently absent.
Read MoreOur work is based on research, science, and a strong understanding of the facts. Below you will find our archive of reports, guides and media backgrounders that are available for download. You can find our government submissions here.
Climate change
As the world accelerates its shift to clean energy, Canada’s oil and gas industry is increasingly out of step with global demand. Limiting new fossil fuel production – rather than expanding it – would deliver stronger economic returns and shield Canada from the growing risk of stranded assets. As global climate policies...
Climate change
Canada is presiding over this year’s G7 Leaders’ Summit, which is scheduled to take place in Kananaskis, Alberta, from June 15 to 17. The summit will convene leaders from G7 members-Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States-along with the European Union and invited guests including Australia and...
Protecting Ontario’s Environment
Bill 5, the Protect Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act, would give Premier Ford and his cabinet unprecedented power over our communities, including powers to dictate who is exempt from the law and who is not. If passed, Bill 5 would be a direct attack on healthy communities, good planning, clean water...
Climate change
A new analysis from Environmental Defence reveals that in 2024, Canada’s federal government provided nearly $30 billion in subsidies and financing to the fossil fuel industry, including $21 billion for the TransMountain pipeline. This financial support comes at a significant cost to taxpayers and ignores the global shift toward renewable energy. Despite...
backgrounder
The Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) is drafting Toronto’s next regional resource plan, which will set out where Toronto’s electricity will come from to meet the city’s growing needs. Today, part of Toronto’s electricity still comes from polluting gas plants. How can we ensure Toronto is powered by affordable, reliable and clean...
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