ARC ENERGY IDEAS Can Ottawa Match Vision With Action? A Conversation With The Honourable Gordon Campbell
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May 27, 2025 
The Honourable Gordon Campbell, former Premier of British Columbia and Canadian High Commissioner to the UK, joins the conversation to unpack Canada's evolving energy landscape. He discusses the urgency for policy changes that align federal and provincial agendas to boost energy development. Campbell critiques the current government's investment strategies while advocating for natural gas as a path to both economic growth and sustainability. He emphasizes the need for actionable reforms to bridge the gap between political pledges and real-world outcomes in energy and infrastructure.
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Constructive Energy Sector Shift
- The new Minister of Energy's words signal a constructive shift emphasizing Canada's energy sector as a superpower in both clean and conventional energies.
- However, there is skepticism until these words translate into concrete and speedy actions, especially regarding infrastructure projects like the Pathways oil sands carbon capture.
Energy Investment Hinges on Policy Change
- Gordon Campbell views the current Liberal government as mostly unchanged and continuing delays despite new rhetoric.
- He stresses the need for repeal of deterrent policies like Bill C-69 and C-48 to attract the billions needed for energy infrastructure investment.
Repeal Bills to Boost Investment
- The federal government should quickly repeal bills like C-69 and C-48 to encourage energy investment.
- Reducing regulatory burdens can unlock billions in private sector investments and foster economic growth.
