Time to dig deep into a strategy for geothermal power

Strategic investments in innovation and a supportive policy context could build on a proven made-in-Canada model to position us at the forefront of geothermal.

Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson. Canada has the natural advantages that could help it catch up and lead with next-generation geothermal power, write Peter Massie and Emily Smejkal.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY PETER MASSIE, EMILY SMEJKAL

January 7, 2025

In 2024, the prospects for geothermal power were utterly transformed. In 2025, Canada must decide whether to lead or follow in this arena. Recent breakthroughs create a clear opportunity for our country, but other nations are acting fast, and Canada’s window for leadership...

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