Federal Indigenous spending almost tripled to projected $32 billion—but modest improvement in Indigenous living standards due to unrelated federal child benefit
Press Release Nov. 19, 2024 For immediate release VANCOUVER—While federal spending on Indigenous affairs has almost tripled since 2015, the uptick in Indigenous living standards is due primarily to the…
Completing transactions, building relationships – Lessons from Indigenous equity deals in the oil and gas sector: Justin Bourque and Heather Exner-Pirot
Press Release November 14, 2024 The announcement of a billion-dollar-plus deal between Enbridge and 23 First Nations and Métis communities in September 2022 – with the Indigenous partners acquiring 11.57…
For the first time, Northwest Territories commits to net-zero by 2050 target
Press Release October 21, 2024 TORONTO — EMILY HE, Manager of the Renewables in Remote Communities program at the Pembina Institute made the following statement in response to the Government of the…
Oil and gas emissions cap necessary backstop to industry promises
Press Release October 15, 2024 Regulation will complement existing suite of financial incentives on offer for oil and gas companies that invest in projects to reduce emissions CALGARY — Chris…
407 ETR’s Toll Exemption Policy
Press Release October 11, 2024 407 ETR’s Toll Exemption Policy Read More IBF4…
Energy Futures Institute: New Ipsos poll reveals concerns about BC’s energy policies
Press Release September 6, 2024 – Vancouver, British Columbia – British Columbians are concerned about a number of provincial energy policies and are open to a variety of options to secure…
Site C dam reservoir starts filling, dependence on imported electricity continues
Press Release VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 27, 2024 — BC Hydro has begun the process of filling the reservoir behind the almost complete Site C dam, a major milestone in…
Securing the future – Canada’s deep geological repository for nuclear waste: Heather Exner-Pirot
Press Release August 26, 2024 One of the remaining bones of contention for nuclear energy is the existence of radioactive waste, a problem for which a solution now exists: geological…
First Nations Wealth Production and Management
Press Release August 15, 2024 Indigenous groups nationwide are eager to produce own-source revenues and to reduce their reliance on fiscal transfers from the Government of Canada. Indigenous economic development…
Sustainable Jobs for Indigenous Clean Energy Action
Press Release Key Messages The federal government has passed the Sustainable Jobs Act to advance support for workers and communities affected by the energy transition and harness the opportunities of…
