The Current Can Mark Carney balance Canada’s economy and climate goals?
Nov 14, 2025
Rachel Doran, Executive Director of Clean Energy Canada, discusses the balance between economic growth and climate goals. Catherine Harrison, a political science professor, dives into Indigenous rights and energy policy in Canada. Deborah Yedlin, President of the Calgary Chamber of Commerce, emphasizes resource sector expansion for economic stability. The trio debates the implications of LNG projects, potential risks, and the need for electrification to ensure a smooth transition to a lower-carbon economy.
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Canada's Carbon Competitiveness Pitch
- The government is reframing policy around "carbon competitiveness" to attract clean-economy investment.
- Rachel Doran says eight of 11 announced projects lean into renewables, transmission and critical minerals.
Economics Drives Climate Choices Now
- Falling clean-technology costs and massive investment have changed climate policy into economic policy.
- Rachel Doran argues today's climate action is often justified by economic opportunity, not just environmental duty.
LNG Framed As Transitional Risk
- The government mixes clean investments with support for LNG, framing gas as part of a transition.
- Catherine Harrison warns this risks locking Canada into longer fossil-fuel dependence.
