When discussing the importance of economic prosperity, the need for energy security and the future of environmental sustainability it doesn’t take long for the conversation to transform into an either/or debate. But these topics don’t exist on opposite ends of the table.
A perfect storm?: The prime minister, the president and the prorogue
On January 6, 2025, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his intention to resign as leader of the Liberal party and the country. In his resignation speech, Trudeau announced parliament would be prorogued until March 24, giving the Liberal party time to select a new leader as Canada enters another election year.
Reflecting on 2024: What Canadian women shared about energy, prosperity and policy
As we move into 2025, Canada Powered by Women (CPW) is reflecting on the lessons and insights from a pivotal year in Canada’s energy landscape. In 2024, Canadians grappled with significant shifts in energy policy, rising costs, and the urgent need for sustainable...
From energy to outer space: Canada Powered by Women’s favourite reads from 2024
As 2024 comes to an end, the Canada Powered by Women team looked back at some of our favourite stories, documentaries and memoirs from the last year.
Energy in Ontario: How the province plans to meet growing needs
Demand for electricity in the province is projected to increase by up to 75 per cent by 2050, and Ontario is preparing to meet this challenge through an “all-of-the-above” approach to energy planning and procurement.
A cap on emissions, a cap on our future? Women have a better way
Our research captures the voices of 5.6 million engaged women across Canada, and with only 37 per cent even aware of the emissions cap, critical questions remain unanswered.
The good, the bad and the unknown: What does Trump’s re-election mean for Canadian energy?
Trump will be sworn in on Jan. 20, 2025, completing the United States’ shift from blue to red and kickstarting a host of policy changes that raise a lot of questions about the future of energy policy and emissions reduction efforts in Canada and beyond.
The global carbon market, climate money and methane emissions: An overview of COP29
COP29 began in Baku, Azerbaijan on November 11, the yearly opportunity for participating countries to collaborate, conduct negotiations and address international concerns relating to climate.
Canada’s emissions cap: What’s the impact on prosperity?
Following the recent announcement of the federal emissions cap, Canadians are questioning: will this help us balance environmental responsibility with economic prosperity?