Hub Podcasts Understanding Alberta's 'grand ambition'
Jun 12, 2025
Heather Exner-Pirot, Director of Energy at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, and Katie Kachur, VP with the Canadian Propane Association, dive into Alberta's energy ambitions. They discuss Alberta’s identity as a potential energy superpower and the frustrations stemming from federal indifference. The conversation explores innovation in the oil sands, the importance of collaboration with Indigenous communities, and the need for revised energy policies. Both guests share their passion for Alberta's energy vision and its implications for Canada's future.
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Alberta's Energy Superpower Goal
- Alberta aims to double oil and gas production to become an energy superpower within 10 to 15 years.
- This growth would drive economic expansion and elevate Canada's energy leadership globally.
Energy Vision Benefits All Canada
- Alberta's energy vision benefits all of Canada, not just the province itself.
- National resources from different regions complement Alberta's role in a unified energy strategy.
Challenges to Alberta's Growth
- Eastern Canada often views resource wealth with envy and prefers a knowledge economy.
- Some believe peak oil is near, justifying constraints on Alberta's energy growth despite global demand.