Canada Powered by Women facilitates bold conversations, and these two debates are definitely going to be bold. We’re hearing from sources that some of the parties may release their fully costed platforms before debate night, meaning each promise would come with a breakdown of what it costs and how they plan to pay for it.

For too long, energy has been treated like a regional issue. Or a technical one. Or something best left to industry or government. But for millions of Canadian women, energy has become personal. This week Canada Powered by Women released national research that brings this into sharp focus.

The election campaign is in full swing, and parties are making a flurry of announcements and pledges. Here’s a few items from recent announcements to put on your radar. Recent developments in energy infrastructure, housing, and tax policies are pivotal topics, so we’re sharing a few party announcements based on what our research shows engaged women care about.

Founded by Collaborative Canadian Energy Solutions (CCES), Resource Works and Canada Powered by Women (CPW), a new speaking series with Boards of Trade and Chambers of Commerce across Canada is convening important conversations about the economy, prosperity and the role of energy.

With increasing concern over household expenses, food prices, and economic uncertainty, energy corridors have become part of the conversation about ensuring long-term prosperity.  

Canada is officially heading to the polls. Prime Minister Mark Carney has called a snap election for April 28, 2025. This election comes at a time when economic uncertainty, affordability challenges, and energy policy debates are driving a national conversation.

Changes are coming to Canada’s carbon tax — at least for consumers. Starting April 1, the federal fuel charge will be set to zero, removing the extra tax we pay on gasoline, diesel, natural gas, and home heating oil in provinces where it applied. But that doesn’t mean carbon pricing is gone entirely.

We met with some of the women driving innovation, responsible development and positive change across Canada’s energy industry to learn more about their experiences, what inspires them and what advice they have for the next generation of women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

The political turbulence that has taken over the beginning of 2025 has illuminated some shortcomings in Canadian policies, including our trade overreliance on the United States. But this uncertainty is also presenting opportunities to adapt and innovate in new ways that can foster prosperity.