Energy Minister Hodgson has experience with moving big projects, but some sector experts question plans to build up conventional energy alongside renewables

In the Throne Speech, King Charles III promised development of a Major Federal Project Office to reduce approvals for nationally significant projects from five years to two.
Energy Minister Tim Hodgson, pictured left during the cabinet swearing in at Rideau Hall on May 13, discussed his vision of building Canada into 'a conventional and clean energy and natural resources superpower,' during an event hosted by the Calgary Chamber of Commerce on May 23.

Some experts have concerns about whether plans by new Energy Minister Tim Hodgson to build up Canada’s conventional energy sector alongside the clean energy sector is the right direction for Canada, but all agree he has a strong background and experience with moving forwar...

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