Hydraulic fracturing has its risk, but as we show in this video, scientific research suggests they are rare. Meanwhile, the process yields substantial economic gains. The nation is experiencing a natural gas and oil boom due in no small part to hydraulic fracturing,...
The world’s economy continues to grow every year by between 2 and 4%. From when civilization began, 5,000 years ago, the production of energy remains an important factor to continued growth. In these environmentally conscious times, efforts are intensifying to...
Recently, the Alberta Premier opportunistically and sarcastically suggested to the government of Quebec that if they had, or would, allow pipelines to be built in the latter province, their current propane shortage, caused by the ongoing CN Rail strike, would not be a...
Chile has plunged into her worst political crisis in decades. The ongoing unrest in Latin America’s richest nation is a warning for politicians to resolve social discontent before it metastasizes. However, Chile also offers a warning for climate activists: policies...
“Government spending is taxation. When you look at this, I’ve never heard of a poor person spending himself into prosperity; let alone I’ve never heard of a poor person taxing himself into prosperity.” Arthur Betz “Art” Laff er is one of the world’s most renowned...
Canadian and British regulators are on an entirely different wavelength to a significant portion of the cryptocurrency market and industry, implementing new regulations and casting doubt on the future of decentralized digital currencies. It comes at a time when China...
The idea of big oil companies as evil wrong-doers that will destroy anything standing in their way to make profits is pretty widespread and, yet, completely wrong. In fact, producing oil is not just about pumping, drilling and selling, it is one of the most amazing ventures that mankind has undertaken in contemporary history.
The upcoming Manitoba election is a perfect opportunity to answer unresolved questions surrounding the Bipole III project, including why the government is opting for a longer, costlier route.
It is time to look at national security risks in addition to conventional economic and energy policy.
The basic lesson remains the following. If you want to expand a crown corporation, create more jobs and economic spin-offs, have a larger tax pie then you should privatize.
The federal government should take all action possible to expedite the construction of oil and gas export pipelines to Pacific coast ports.
The value of solar energy should reflect avoided investment costs of incremental production as well as grid benefits.
It is time for the USA to drop its direct subsidies that support grain-based ethanol production
The Harper government’s quiet confirmation last week that it will not support an extension of the Kyoto Protocol on greenhouse gas emissions after 2012 barely caused a ripple in Canada.
The TransCanada Keystone Pipeline extension is facing more scrutiny from regulators in the USA.