Canada is entering a new energy era, one defined less by debate and more by the urgent need to deliver affordable, reliable and secure energy amid rising demand, economic uncertainty and geopolitical change. As governments coast to coast position energy as central to Canada’s economic future — and to delivering what the world needs — the importance of balancing domestic affordability, reliability, sustainability and competitiveness has come sharply into focus.
This edition of ENERGY explores those themes from the global stage to local communities and industry leadership. We begin with a conversation with The Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, alongside reflections from CERAWeek 2026, both focused on Canada’s energy future, competitiveness and the infrastructure needed to support growth in a changing global landscape.
Our political commentators examine how affordability, energy security and infrastructure are increasingly shaping political discussions across Canada. Closer to home, this issue also looks at the role natural gas continues to play in Ontario’s greenhouse sector, supporting food security, while exploring CGA’s proposal to connect more rural and Indigenous communities to affordable and reliable energy infrastructure.
We also spotlight innovation through our Supplier, Manufacturer and Contractor profile on Ultimarii, a Canadian-built AI-enabled regulatory intelligence platform.
Finally, in Fuel for Thought, Scott Balfour, President and CEO of Emera, reflects on leadership, affordability, reliability and the importance of practical energy conversations grounded in long-term resilience.
Together, the stories in this issue reflect a growing focus on the practical systems and infrastructure needed to strengthen Canada’s energy future.