Entries by ARC Energy Research Institute

Unpacking Canada’s Budget 2024

Subscribe: Spotify | iTunes The 2024 Canadian Federal Budget was released on April 16th. This year’s budget is focused on affordability, housing, and spending on social programs such as pharmaceutical care, daycare, and dentist care. Peter and Jackie discuss the budget, including the size of the deficit and the planned increase in capital gains taxes. They […]

Oil and More Turmoil: An Interview with Raoul LeBlanc, S&P Global Commodity Insights

Subscribe: Spotify | iTunes The threat of a wider Middle East war is increasing. Over the past weekend, Iran attacked Israel with missiles and drones in retaliation for Israel’s suspected strike on Iran’s embassy in Syria. This week, our guest, Raoul LeBlanc, Vice President, Energy, S&P Global Commodity Insights, explains why oil prices have increased […]

EV Update and The Rise of Hybrids

Subscribe: Spotify | iTunes This week on the podcast, our guest is Rebecca Lindland, Senior Director of Industry Data and Insights at Cars Commerce. Cars Commerce has a platform to simplify the next generation of automotive retail, including Cars.com, AccuTrade, Dealer Inspire, and coming soon, Cars Commerce Media Network.  Rebecca is a highly respected expert in […]

Carbon Spotlight: Demystifying Canadian Levies, Markets and Beyond

Subscribe: Spotify | iTunes This week our podcast guest is Rachel Walsh, Environmental Commodities Strategist at BMO Capital Markets. Here are some of the questions Peter and Jackie asked Rachel: Is the hefty Canadian emitter carbon tax starting to impact competitiveness? Is the carbon levy causing industrial emitters to invest in reducing their emissions? Canada […]