Is a net-zero home worth the cost? How are they made and what benefits do they provide to offset the initial investment the homebuyer or owner has to make — with or without a government subsidy or interest-free loan?
From sippy cups to solar panels: Why a blanket ban on plastics misses the mark
Plastic is in many products we need every day, including medical equipment, headphones, car seats, menstrual products and computers. For mothers enjoying summer with their kids — don’t forget sippy cups, running shoes and diapers (to name a few).
Boots on the ground: Canada Powered by Women talks energy affordability at the Calgary Stampede
The Canada Powered by Women team was on the ground at the Calgary Stampede bringing the unignorable voice of engaged women directly to decision-makers across party lines, including many visiting from throughout Canada.
A bigger picture: Artist Shannon Carla King paints Canadian reclamation sites
Countless beautiful destinations across our country stand as a testament to Canada’s quiet commitment to reclamation, where the primary goal is to return land used for oil sands or mining back to its original, natural state.
New research shows Canadian women feel energy policies make life harder
Energy policies are impacting us and other engaged women, and across the country we’re hearing a call for more balance.
Canada’s opportunity to capture emissions while also enabling a prosperous economy
If you were tasked with coming up with a way to reduce emissions in Canada at a massive scale, do you know what you would do? Learn more about carbon capture and storage (CCS) and why it is important to engaged women.
Why schools need balanced energy and environment education
At one point or another, Canadian elementary or secondary students will learn about climate change in school. What they are taught, though, is inconsistent across the country.
Engaged women concerned an emissions cap will be a prosperity cap for Canadians
Engaged women are concerned an emissions cap will have a negative impact on Canadian prosperity. Learn more about why the proposed framework is being criticized for its complexity, lack of global competitiveness, and unintended consequences.
2024 federal budget fell short on the energy policies engaged women want
The federal government tabled its 2024 budget on April 16, which was notably missing mentions of the link between our energy sector and a prosperous economy, again highlighting the importance of having Canadian women at the table during these types of conversations.