On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Joe talks with Patrick O'Rourke about the views of investors on Canada's energy strategy, and what this means for the development of much-needed infrastructure.

For the intro, Joe covers the Alberta-Montana dispute over electricity trade and the growing role of Chinese solar panels in Africa.

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Guest Bio:

- Patrick O'Rourke is Managing Director, Institutional Equity Research (E&P) at ATB Cormark Capital Markets

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Host Bio:

- Joe Calnan is VP Energy and Calgary Operations at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute

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Reading recommendation:

- "Rise to Greatness: The History of Canada From the Vikings to the Present", by Conrad Black: https://www.amazon.ca/Rise-Greatness-History-Vikings-Present/dp/077101354X

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Interview recording Date: May 4, 2026

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Produced by Joe Calnan. Music credits to Drew Phillips.