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. 

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.

While the full list of major energy and infrastructure projects under consideration by federal and provincial governments is still pending, recent meetings between Premiers and the Prime Minister offered clear signals: action is underway, and engaged women are taking note.

The federal government is under growing pressure to reconsider its electric vehicle (EV) mandate, as major automakers and international developments converge to challenge its viability in today’s economy.

This year, the Calgary Stampede became a setting for country-wide collaboration, providing a space where political leaders came together to discuss and advance key initiatives in energy, infrastructure, and economic development.

Bill C-5 was passed last week and the legislation is aimed at building a more resilient Canadian economy by removing federal barriers to internal trade and labour mobility, while progressing nation-building projects to bolster productivity, energy security and economic competitiveness. 

A historic milestone was reached this week as Canada’s first-ever shipment of liquefied natural gas (LNG) departed from the LNG Canada terminal in Kitimat, British Columbia, bound for buyers in Asia. This moment marks Canada’s official entry into the global LNG market, an achievement that’s been years in the making.