
Heather Exner-Pirot
Director of energy, natural resources, and environment at the McDonald's Laurier Institute and special advisor to the Business Council of Canada. Expert in natural resource policy and its impact on the Canadian economy.
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May 20, 2025 • 47min
Ports, Pipelines, and Policy: Insights from Heather Exner-Pirot
Heather Exner-Pirot, a Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, dives into the complexities of Arctic infrastructure and resource development with a focus on security challenges and climate policy. She discusses the potential for new Arctic export corridors and critiques Canada’s greenwashing regulations. Heather also advocates for reforms to the Impact Assessment Act to speed up project development. Finally, she highlights the transformative potential of micro reactors in remote locations and emphasizes the importance of Indigenous equity in major projects.

Nov 29, 2024 • 1h 14min
Canadian Energy Sector Faces Trump Tariffs - w/ guest Heather Exner-Pirot
Heather Exner-Pirot, Director of Energy, Natural Resources, and Environment at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, dives into the tumultuous landscape of Canada's energy sector. She discusses the impact of Trump tariffs and the looming emissions cap, raising questions about the country's energy future. The conversation touches on the challenges facing Indigenous rights in resource development and the need for collaboration. Exner-Pirot also reflects on the dynamic shifts in the energy market and the role of natural gas, highlighting the complexities of navigating geopolitical tensions and energy policy.