Why Canadians need to develop a ‘national grid’ strategy

Canada is an outlier when it comes to regional power planning. Co-operation, cross-border trade, common procurement standards, private investment, and transparency in contracting would significantly reduce the likelihood of future mega-project boondoggles.

Environment Minister Jonathan Wilkinson oversees Canada’s efforts to achieve ambitious climate change targets, and electricity is a key part of that solution, write Bruce Lourie and Philip Duguay. While Canada is a leader in clean electricity, they say it’s unlikely to maintain that position without a concerted national effort, massive new investment, support from business leaders, and much needed governance reform.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY BRUCE LOURIE AND PHILIP DUGUAY

August 4, 2021

There is a simple truth to how the world will decarbonize and achieve ambitious climate change targets: fossil fuels will be replaced by other forms of energy, mostly electricity, with some hydrogen and biofuel in end-uses where electricity isn’t well-suited. Some Canadians appear to be resisting ...

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