Entries by ARC Energy Research Institute

Powering the Net-Zero Transition in Canada: A Conversation with Heather Ferguson from OPG

Subscribe: Spotify | iTunes Episode Summary This week Heather Ferguson, Senior Vice President, Business Development, Strategy and Corporate Affairs with Ontario Power Generation (OPG) joins the podcast. OPG burned its last piece of coal in 2014 and has committed to being a net-zero company by 2040. They have also expanded their generation assets beyond Ontario’s borders into […]

The Next Age of Uncertainty: An Interview with Former Bank of Canada Governor Stephen Poloz

Subscribe: Spotify | iTunes Episode Summary This week we are delighted to have Stephen Poloz the former Governor of the Bank of Canada. Stephen was the Bank’s Governor from June 2013 to June 2020 and was at the helm during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. Stephen just released a new book titled “The Next Age […]

Leading in a Big Way: The Future of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) in Canada

Subscribe: Spotify | iTunes Episode Summary This week John Gorman, President and Chief Executive Officer at the Canadian Nuclear Association (CNA) joins the podcast. John recently wrote an op-ed titled “Examining the role of nuclear in Canada’s Emissions Reduction Plan.” Here are some of the questions Peter and Jackie asked John: What is the scale and size […]

Alberta’s $90 Billion Carbon Capture Storage (CCS) Opportunity

Subscribe: Spotify | iTunes This week we welcome to the podcast Jared Dziuba, Oil & Gas Market Specialist, BMO Nesbitt Burns and Rachel Walsh, Carbon Innovation Analyst, BMO Nesbitt Burns. Jared and Rachel have authored several reports on the topic of CCS, including, “The Outer Limits: Exploring the Cost (Opportunity) of Canada’s Net Zero Pathways” and following […]