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Danielle Smith’s gerrymandering of electoral boundaries threaten Alberta democracy

October 29, 2026 | Alberta, News, Politics

Political scientist Jared Wesley warns Alberta’s electoral boundary process could weaken accountability and outlines how to test the proposed map for partisan advantage.

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Ontario fall economic update raises deficit to $16.9 billion

October 29, 2026 | News

Ontario projects a $16.9-billion deficit and delays balance to 2029–30 as business tax incentives anchor its response to U.S. tariffs.

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Europe offers Canada $57 billion export opportunity, but energy dominates: TD Economics

October 29, 2026 | Economy, Canada, News

TD Economics estimates $57 billion in potential additional Canadian goods exports to Europe, with $51 billion in energy dependent on major new capacity and infrastructure.

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James K Galbraith: Gov’ts Must Serve Citizens, Not Corporations and the Rich

October 29, 2026 | Economy, Canada, News

Economist James K. Galbraith says governments need independent scientific and engineering expertise to direct public investment. His Energi Media interview examines corporate influence, social housing, industrial policy and the institutions needed to serve citizens.

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Carney’s UAE Partnership Targets Energy, Critical Minerals and Canadian Industry

October 28, 2026 | News

Canada and the UAE signed a trade agreement and renewable energy cooperation framework as Ottawa seeks to turn a $70 billion investment commitment into projects.

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Ontario local electricity grid report misses innovation opportunity says Winfield

October 28, 2026 | Electrification, Ontario, News

Mark Winfield argues that Ontario should give local utilities a broader role in coordinating distributed energy resources and flexible electricity demand.

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China’s Electric Truck Boom Challenges Long-Haul Assumptions

October 28, 2026 | Electrification, Technology, News

China’s electric truck boom reflects cheaper batteries, diverse freight routes and low-cost charging. Anders Hove explains the economics and warns that trade-in subsidies complicate the outlook.

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Ontario Greens propose wealth tax to fund electrification

October 28, 2026 | Electrification, Ontario, News

Mike Schreiner argues a one-time tax on Ontario’s wealthiest residents could support electrification, public services and affordable housing.

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Canada–EU Summit Offers Opening for Green Iron and Mineral Refining

October 27, 2026 | Economy, Electrification, Canada

Economist Aaron Cosbey identifies green iron and critical-mineral refining as opportunities for Canada–EU cooperation, backed by investment, purchase agreements and coordinated industrial policy.

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Smith Faces Two Political Tests as Separatist Revolt Divides the UCP

October 27, 2026 | Alberta, Canada

Duane Bratt says Danielle Smith may survive an internal revolt, but the UCP risks losing voters if it remains identified with separatism.

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Ottawa Invests $193 Million in Quebec Aluminum Upgrades

October 26, 2026 | Economy, Quebec, Canada

Federal funding for Rio Tinto and Aluminerie Alouette aims to maintain 6,000 jobs and improve productivity, energy efficiency and emissions performance.

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Canadian LNG Deals May Leave Europe Reliant on US Gas

October 26, 2026 | BC, Canada, News

European utilities buying Canadian LNG may send the cargoes to Asia. Energy Flux publisher Seb Kennedy examines Europe’s US gas dependence, Canadian project costs and uncertain long-term demand.

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Canada–EU Summit Must Give Investors Certainty, Leblond Says

October 26, 2026 | Economy, Canada

Patrick Leblond says closer Canada–EU ties need dependable mineral demand, reciprocal defence market access and sustained work on trade barriers to unlock investment.

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China’s Rooftop Solar Boom Offers Lessons for Canada

October 26, 2026 | Electrification, Canada

Anders Hove explains how China scaled household rooftop solar, why distribution grids became a bottleneck, and what Canada can learn from aggregated purchasing and electrification.

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David Eby’s Colossal Miscalculation Hands Election to BC Conservatives

October 25, 2026 | BC, Canada

Political scientist Stewart Prest says the NDP’s BC election defeat reflects an unjustified snap election and weak mobilization. Resource development now tests the Conservatives.

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