Like coal, our sunshine and wind are free for the taking, and they will likely last forever. Although abundant and generally predictable they are both intermittent and must be backed by natural gas and hydro generation to cover the gap. But here’s the thing:...
By any measure, Canada is already a global energy heavyweight. As the fourth-largest oil producer and fifth-largest natural gas producer in the world, our nation can become the world’s next energy superpower—with Saskatchewan as a key element. Prime Minister Mark...
Mark Carney was selected to be Canada’s next Prime Minister with a stunning 85.9% of the Liberal Party leadership vote. While he may have received a strong mandate from registered Liberals after a lacklustre, uninspiring leadership race, only 151,899 Canadians...
By Darcy McCormick CEO, Jerry Mainil Ltd., Weyburn The development of a major wind project within The Rural Municipality of Weyburn, and the Rural Municipality of Griffin and within minutes of the City of Weyburn presents an exciting opportunity to strengthen our...
Sonya Savage and Heather Exner-Pirot examine the most damaging features of Canada’s “greenwashing amendment,” and explain why it must be repealed. Originally published Feb. 26 by the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. Executive Summary On April 30, 2024,...
In Saskatchewan, we know the importance of keeping the lights on. While Canada remembers Tommy Douglas for Medicare, here on the Prairies, we know that the CCF’s proudest accomplishment was bringing electricity to farms. In those days, people didn’t have much beyond...
