Canada and the world have experienced a dramatic series of events in recent years. Unprecedented heatwaves. Once-in-a-generation floods and forest fires. And in 2022, geopolitical upheaval in Europe that’s driving energy prices to record heights. It’s a confluence of crises: At the same time as the world is grappling with how to bring down global emissions, we’re struggling with a shortage of affordable energy—and fighting over the path to a Net Zero future. 

In this episode of Disruptors, an RBC podcast, host John Stackhouse launches a special three-part series, looking at Canada’s various paths to energy and climate security—and some of the key implications of whatever path we choose. 

To launch the series, John visits the GLOBE sustainable energy conference in Vancouver, and speaks with some of the key players in the sector. Among his guests: Peter Tertzakian of the ARC Energy Research Institute; Susannah Pierce of Shell Canada; Linda Coady of the Pembina Institute; and Clean Energy Canada’s Merran Smith. 

Along the way, John and his guests try to answer a few critical questions, including: (1) Is it possible to create a greener oil patch?; (2) Should we be moving more aggressively into renewable energy?; and (3) Who should have a seat at the decision-making table? It’s a thought-provoking series that you won’t want to miss. 

SHOW NOTES:

Calgary’s ARC Energy Research Institute regularly produces blogs, videos and podcasts tackling the biggest energy issues of the day. Check it out by following this link.

Shell Canada has committed to becoming a net-zero emissions producer by 2050. To read more about Shell’s commitment, click here.

Calgary-based Pembina Institute released a report in March 2022 on the challenges of reducing carbon emissions in Canada’s oilsands. To read it, follow this link.

Clean Energy Canada is regularly undertaking research to better understand the energy landscape. To read more on those efforts, check out its website. To hear a previous Disruptors episode featuring executive director Merran Smith, click here.

Finally, keep your eye out for a new RBC Economics and Thought Leadership report on how Canada can play a role in calming nervous oil markets while developing a framework for a competitive—and decarbonized—oil-and-gas sector. To read it, follow this link.

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