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Jim Csek and Iain Burns sit down with Heather Exner-Pirot, Director of Energy, Natural Resources and Environment at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, for an in-depth and wide-ranging conversation on Canada’s energy industry and future.Heather breaks down the reality behind pipeline development in Canada, explaining why natural gas projects are moving ahead while oil pipelines remain stuck in political and regulatory gridlock. She highlights how costly carbon capture requirements, lengthy approval timelines, and shifting global markets are pushing investment away from Canada and toward faster-moving jurisdictions like the United States.The discussion explores how Canada has “painted itself into a corner” on major projects, while alternative pipeline expansions and U.S.-bound routes may move forward more quickly. Heather also explains why carbon capture lacks broad political or economic support, despite being tied to major policy decisions.Beyond pipelines, the conversation dives into Canada’s growing electricity challenges, warning that demand is rising while generation has declined on a per-capita basis. She outlines the limits of wind and solar in Canada’s climate and infrastructure, and why reliability and affordability are becoming the dominant concerns.The interview also touches on global energy dynamics, including the impact of geopolitical instability, the importance of secure supply chains, and why Canadian oil and gas could become even more critical in an increasingly uncertain world. This conversation highlights how sound energy management, including renewable energy and oil and gas, is vital for a thriving economy and consistent electricity supply.Throughout the discussion, Heather makes the case that Canada is not just facing an energy opportunity, but an energy responsibility on the global stage.Do you think Canada ready to step up and become a reliable energy superpower, or will policy and politics continue to hold it back?

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