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GNL Québec: un bel exemple de projet d’avenir mondial et régional
Dans un sondage commandé par l’IEDM et paru la semaine dernière, la firme Ipsos, réputée pour son sérieux, a constaté que le projet GNL Québec balayé du revers par les gouvernements provincial et fédéral trouve un appui de plus de la majorité de la population.
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Canada needs to export more energy, to more places
Earlier last week, Russia cut off natural gas supplies to Bulgaria and Poland in retribution for sanctions related to the ongoing war with Ukraine.
MEI – Canadians want oil/gas sent to countries which rely on Russia – Krystle Wittevrongel
April 30, 2022 | 7 min. 42 sec. | The Roy Green Show (Global Radio) Interview with Krystle Wittevrongel, Public Policy Analyst […]
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L’ère des grands projets doit sonner
Le Canada est le pire élève des pays membres de l’OCDE en matière d’investissements privés et nous devons effectivement voir divers projets se réaliser pour assurer notre croissance économique à long terme.
IEDM – Le gaz naturel: d’avantage d’appuis du Canada – Gabriel Giguère
April 26, 2022 | 13 min. 25 sec. | Midi Pile (95 KYK) Interview (in French) with Gabriel Giguère, Public Policy Analyst […]
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Canada’s Energy Strategy (2022)
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has upset the international political chessboard, with the ramifications of this war reaching as far as Canada. Indeed, according to an Ipsos poll commissioned by the Montreal Economic Institute, a strong majority of Canadians (72%) want us to export our vast energy resources to European countries, like Germany, that depend in large part on Russia for their supply, while only 17% are opposed to this. In Quebec, support remains very high, at 65%. Moreover, 68% of Canadians want us to build the necessary energy infrastructure, including pipelines, in order to export our resources to Europe. In Quebec, a majority (54%) is also in favour.
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An energy-producing kite? It’s possible thanks to private innovation
In popular culture, kites are first and foremost toys for kids. Yet with a bit of imagination, and private initiatives to support it, they can be used to produce renewable energy. Article 2 of the “Capitalism: Working for the Environment” Series.
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More Oil… Fewer Pipelines?
President Biden has acknowledged the need for more oil, and is looking for ways to get it from Canada, but without resurrecting the Keystone XL pipeline, which he killed his first day in office.
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Geler les tarifs d’Hydro-Québec: une mesure régressive et inefficace
Si le gouvernement actuel souhaite réellement venir en aide aux moins nantis tout en favorisant l’efficacité économique et la réduction du gaspillage énergétique, il doit cesser de limiter la hausse des prix.
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Le puritanisme écologique, un frein à la transition énergétique
La transition énergétique est nécessaire — et souhaitable —, et le Québec a le potentiel indubitable d’y contribuer grâce à ses réserves en gaz naturel.