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.

This week’s G7 Summit offered more than just a picture-perfect Canadian mountain backdrop. In true Canadian fashion, Canada quietly positioned itself as both a reliable energy source and a driver of energy innovation.

Engaged women are calling for more secure, affordable energy and last week both the federal and Ontario governments responded with new policies directed at speeding up projects and removing trade barriers.

In part two of our energy and healthcare series, we look at the infrastructure gaps that could hold back digital care. Healthcare transformation is a constant headline. It’s in government policy, news cycles, and innovation labs. It’s also the top priority influencing voting decisions for 90 per cent of engaged women we’ve surveyed across Canada.

Health and energy policy are more connected than they seem, and this month we’re unpacking how that connection is starting to matter more than ever. As Canadian healthcare goes digital, energy becomes a lifeline.