Entries by ARC Energy Research Institute

Mind the Energy Security Gap: How Dependent is Canada on the US?

This week, Peter and Jackie discuss Canada’s energy security weaknesses for crude oil, natural gas, refined petroleum products, and electricity. First, they cover recent news, including the latest on US tariffs, the Canadian Prime Minister’s Canada-US Economic Summit held on February 7th, Mark Carney’s Climate Plan, interprovincial trade barriers, and the need to attract private […]

Anne Applebaum on Autocracy Inc., Trump, and US-Canada Tensions

This week, our guest is Anne Applebaum, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, historian, and New York Times bestselling author. Her latest book, Autocracy Inc.: The Dictators Who Want to Run the World, explores the global rise of authoritarianism. On February 6th, 2025, Anne spoke at the University of Calgary’s Haskayne School of Business annual PETRONAS International Energy […]

The Trade Battle Unfolds – Insights from Former Deputy Prime Minister John Manley

On February 1st, President Donald Trump signed an executive order titled “Imposing Duties to Address the Flow of Illicit Drugs Across Our Northern Border.” The order calls for a 25% tariff on virtually all Canadian goods imported into the United States and a 10% tariff on Canadian energy products, starting February 4th. In response, Prime Minister Justin […]

Back in the Oval Office: Trump’s Energy Policy Agenda and Canadian Implications with Christopher Sands

This week on the podcast, we discuss Donald Trump’s inauguration and his return to the Oval Office, including his memorandums and executive orders. Joining the conversation is Christopher Sands, Director of the Wilson Center’s Canada Institute, a specialist on Canada, US-Canadian relations, and North American economic integration. Here are some of the questions Jackie and […]