The Role of Canadian Energy in the 2026 Oil Crisis

On this special episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, we feature a webinar focused on the role of Canada in the current energy crisis. For the intro, Joe unpacks the meaning of "Energy Superpower" and whether Canada should aim for this goal. --- Guests: - Kevin Birn is a Vice President, leads the Center of Emissions Excellence, and also serves as the Chief Analyst for Canadian Oil Markets at S&P Global Commodity Insights - Monica Gattinger is the Chair of Positive Energy and the University of Ottawa - Kelly Ogle is a Director of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute. - Joe Calnan is VP Energy and Calgary Operations at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute. Reading recommendation: --- Interview recording Date: April 10, 2026 // Energy Security Cubed is part of the CGAI Podcast Network. Follow the Canadian Global Affairs Institute on Facebook, Twitter (@CAGlobalAffairs), or on LinkedIn. Head over to our website at www.cgai.ca for more commentary. // Produced by Joe Calnan. Music credits to Drew Phillips.