AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoGrid Push Takes Centre Stage: Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled a new clean electricity strategy promising to double Canada’s grid by 2050 and lower costs, with natural gas allowed to play a bigger role and a price tag of $1T+ for buildout. Coal Fight in Saskatchewan: Premier Scott Moe says the plan gives Saskatchewan room to “chart the path forward” for its coal fleet, while the NDP is calling it a risky, $26B gamble. LNG Watch: B.C. and Ottawa are pressing LNG Canada toward a final investment decision by end-2026, calling it potentially the biggest private investment in Canadian history. Renewables Buildout: B.C. Hydro is set to buy power from the Nicola Wind project near West Kelowna, a five-year build targeting 496 MW. Data Centre Backlash: In Nanaimo, councillors and the B.C. Green leader are pushing for a pause, citing water use and local enforcement concerns. Oil Patch Legal Win: A Texas jury found Exxon not liable to investors over claims tied to Canadian oil sands and gas disclosures.
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