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Stephen Thomas


The Alberta energy deal is worse than you think

Canada’s clean electricity regulations—finally published less than 12 months ago—are on the chopping block as part of this deal.

opinion | BY STEPHEN THOMAS | December 10, 2025

The world is turning to renewables and Canada should, too, with its clean electricity regulations

The federal government must tell facts apart from fiction and stand its ground on its clean electricity strategy. 

opinion | BY ALIENOR ROUGEOT, STEPHEN THOMAS | August 7, 2024

People in Canada are ahead of industry and utilities on clean electricity 

The federal government is reconsidering the terms of its clean electricity regulations, despite a majority of Canadians who believe an energy system based on renewable sources is more affordable and reliable than one based on fossil fuels.

opinion | BY STEPHEN THOMAS | March 13, 2024

No room for fossil fuels in Canada’s clean electricity regulations

Canada has an unprecedented opportunity to build an affordable, resilient, zero-emissions electricity system that plays a foundational role in delivering emissions reductions and benefits across sectors and communities.

opinion | BY STEPHEN THOMAS | December 21, 2022

Time for Ottawa to cry foul over Nova Scotia cap-and-trade proposal

opinion | BY ERIN FLANAGAN, STEPHEN THOMAS | November 2, 2017