As Canada accelerates plans to expand and electrify its economy, one issue is moving to the forefront: reliability.  Ontario has introduced new legislation to strengthen grid planning, expand transmission corridors, and draw in private investment for storage and backup systems. To understand what this could mean for future costs and investment confidence, read our full story.
In late August, Prime Minister Carney launched the new Major Projects Office to fast-track nation-building projects. The Office will be located in Calgary, and the aim is to create a hub to advance national projects vital to Canada’s prosperity. Today, the federal government announced the first set of projects that are being reviewed by this new office
Canada Powered by Women (CPW) is pleased to welcome Heidi Bredenholler-Prasad as the newest member of our Board of Directors. An accomplished executive with a strong track record in energy, innovation, and large-scale project delivery, Heidi brings deep expertise and a forward-looking perspective to CPW’s mission.
A National Projects Office and an Indigenous Advisory Council are being established to guide decisions on major infrastructure and energy projects, with the aim of moving approvals faster while including Indigenous voices. Â
As some Canadian families prepare for back to school, Ottawa is also preparing for a reset. Parliament will return on September 15, and both government and opposition are expected to put forward significant policy moves.
Amaia is a university student, an engaged young woman, and one of CPW’s incredible co-op interns. Over the past eight months, she’s grown from student to advocate, gaining insight into Canada’s energy sector and the role thoughtful policy plays in shaping a strong future.
Canada Powered by Women is proud to welcome the leadership of Becky Penrice, Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer, ATCO Ltd., and Andrew Swart, Global Industry Leader for Energy, Resources and Industrials at Deloitte, as co-chairs of our newly launched Advisory Committee
The growing potential for Canadian LNG to displace higher-emitting fuels like coal in global markets is capturing attention internationally and among engaged women across the country.
Thanks to the Canada–United States–Mexico Agreement (CUSMA), trade talks are steadier, focused less on fear and more on building. But, now women are asking not just about what we might lose, but what Canada should be investing in for itself and its future.Â
This summer, Canada Powered by Women is tuning into some of the most insightful and thought-provoking podcasts in the energy and business space and we’re inviting you to do the same.