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How do you power the places the grid forgot — and could nuclear be the answer?In this episode, Stewart Muir is joined by Dr. Anthony Ciccone, Senior Vice President of the Global Nuclear Sector at WSP, to explore how small modular reactors could transform energy access in some of the most challenging environments on Earth.From Canada’s Arctic to remote regions around the world, Ciccone explains why traditional energy solutions often fall short — and how advanced nuclear technologies are changing the equation.They discuss:Why remote and northern communities still rely on diesel — and the risks involvedHow small modular reactors (SMRs) could provide reliable, low-carbon powerWhy nuclear and renewables are complementary, not competing technologiesCanada’s advantage in nuclear innovation and reactor refurbishmentThe realities of nuclear waste — and how it’s managedThe economics of nuclear energy and long-term cost considerationsEnergy needs of mining, military, and northern communitiesWhat the future of nuclear looks like in Canada and globallyThis is a conversation about energy, infrastructure, and the realities of powering communities far beyond the grid.At a time when energy security and sustainability are both critical priorities, nuclear is re-emerging as a practical solution — not just for cities, but for the most remote parts of the world.The question is no longer whether nuclear is part of the future — but where it will be deployed first.#PowerStruggle #NuclearEnergy #SMR #AnthonyCiccone #EnergyPolicy #CanadaEnergy #Arctic #EnergySecurity #CleanEnergy #RemoteCommunitiesSend us Fan MailThe energy conversation is polarizing. But the reality is multidimensional. Get the full story with host Stewart Muir.Reach out to us with thoughts, questions, or ideas at [email protected]🎧 For audio versions of our podcast visit powerstruggle.ca and listen on the go in your favourite podcast app!Video available on Power Struggle’s YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@PowerStrugglePod

Is the world entering a new era of energy instability — and is Canada ready for it?In this episode, Stewart Muir is joined by Robert (R.J.) Johnston, Director of Energy and Natural Resources Policy at the University of Calgary and former CEO of Eurasia Group, to unpack the geopolitical forces reshaping global energy markets.From rising tensions in the Middle East to shifting U.S. policy and growing competition for critical resources, Johnston explains why energy security is once again at the center of global decision-making.They discuss:• Why global energy markets are becoming more unstable • The changing role of the United States in global trade and energy • Canada’s opportunity — and why it hasn’t been fully realized • LNG, oil exports, and the importance of market diversification • The impact of geopolitical conflict on energy security • Critical minerals, AI, and the growing demand for resources like copper • The future of energy transition and shifting climate priorities • What business leaders are most concerned about right nowThis is a conversation about energy, power, and uncertainty in a world where geopolitics and markets are increasingly intertwined.At a time of global disruption — from Ukraine to the Persian Gulf — energy is no longer just an economic issue, but a strategic one.The question is no longer whether the world needs reliable energy — but which countries are prepared to supply it.#PowerStruggle #RobertJohnston #EnergyPolicy #GlobalEnergy #Geopolitics #EnergySecurity #OilAndGas #LNG #CriticalMinerals #CanadaEnergySend us Fan MailThe energy conversation is polarizing. But the reality is multidimensional. Get the full story with host Stewart Muir.Reach out to us with thoughts, questions, or ideas at [email protected]🎧 For audio versions of our podcast visit powerstruggle.ca and listen on the go in your favourite podcast app!Video available on Power Struggle’s YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@PowerStrugglePod

What are investors actually seeing in today’s energy data — and what does it reveal about the future of oil markets?In this episode, Stewart Muir speaks with Dane Gregoris, Energy Director at Enverus Intelligence Research, one of the leading energy analytics firms in the world.Gregoris leads the oil and gas intelligence team at Enverus, where he works with vast datasets that help investors and companies understand the forces shaping global energy markets. From production trends to capital flows, he explains how data is increasingly driving decision-making across the energy sector.They discuss:• What current oil and gas production data is telling investors • How energy analytics influence investment decisions • Capital discipline and market signals in the energy sector • Global energy demand and long-term market trends • How companies interpret energy market intelligence • What the latest data suggests about the future of oil and gasThis conversation explores how the energy industry reads the market — not through headlines, but through data.At a time when energy debates are often driven by politics and speculation, understanding the underlying market signals has never been more important.The real story of the energy market may not be in the headlines — but in the numbers.#PowerStruggle #DaneGregoris #EnergyMarkets #OilAndGas #EnergyInvestment #EnergyAnalytics #GlobalEnergy #EnergyData #OilMarkets #EnergyIndustrySend us Fan MailThe energy conversation is polarizing. But the reality is multidimensional. Get the full story with host Stewart Muir.Reach out to us with thoughts, questions, or ideas at [email protected]🎧 For audio versions of our podcast visit powerstruggle.ca and listen on the go in your favourite podcast app!Video available on Power Struggle’s YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@PowerStrugglePod

Is Canada entering a new commodity supercycle — and are we prepared for what comes next?In this episode of Power Struggle, Stewart Muir is joined by Heather Exner-Pirot, Director of Energy, Natural Resources, and Environment at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, to explore the economic and geopolitical forces reshaping Canada’s future.From uranium and mining stocks to LNG expansion and oil markets, Exner-Pirot explains why commodity cycles matter — and why this one could redefine Canada’s global position.They discuss:• The return of investor interest in energy and mining • Why oil demand continues to grow globally • LNG, natural gas, and British Columbia’s strategic role • Methane regulations and the cost of compliance • Carbon competitiveness and investment risk • Nuclear power and Canada’s uranium advantage • Arctic sovereignty, security, and NORAD modernization • What it truly means to be an “energy superpower”This is a candid conversation about prosperity, policy, and realism in a world where energy demand is rising — not falling.At a time of global instability and shifting alliances, Canada’s resource base may be its greatest strategic advantage.The question is no longer whether the world needs Canadian energy — but whether Canada will seize the opportunity.Send us Fan MailThe energy conversation is polarizing. But the reality is multidimensional. Get the full story with host Stewart Muir.Reach out to us with thoughts, questions, or ideas at [email protected]🎧 For audio versions of our podcast visit powerstruggle.ca and listen on the go in your favourite podcast app!Video available on Power Struggle’s YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@PowerStrugglePod

Canada says this is the decade of energy security and trade diversification.But can we actually build the infrastructure to make that happen?In this episode of Power Struggle, Stewart Muir sits down with Radha Curpen, National Leader of McMillan LLP’s ESG and Sustainability Practice, to unpack what it really takes to deliver major projects in Canada today.From pipelines and transmission lines to ports, data centres and critical minerals, Curpen explains why modern infrastructure must pass three tests: legal legitimacy, social durability, and capital credibility.The conversation explores:• The Canada–Alberta Memorandum of Understanding and what it actually means • Why a west coast pipeline is possible — but far from inevitable • Alberta’s urgency vs. B.C.’s caution • Indigenous consultation, equity ownership, and economic reconciliation • Why some investors now describe B.C. as “uninvestable” • How duplication and regulatory complexity stall projects • Why governance — not politics — determines durabilityCurpen argues that project success depends on early planning, corridor thinking, relationship-building, and legal clarity. Equity is no longer just about revenue sharing — it’s about operational oversight, environmental accountability, and long-term value for Indigenous communities.At stake is more than one pipeline.It’s whether Canada can operate as a first-world economy — attracting capital, reconciling rights, and building nation-scale infrastructure in an era of polarization.This is a national test case.Send us Fan MailThe energy conversation is polarizing. But the reality is multidimensional. Get the full story with host Stewart Muir.Reach out to us with thoughts, questions, or ideas at [email protected]🎧 For audio versions of our podcast visit powerstruggle.ca and listen on the go in your favourite podcast app!Video available on Power Struggle’s YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@PowerStrugglePod

What if the future we’re planning simply can’t be built?In this episode of Power Struggle, Stewart Muir speaks with Craig Tindale, private investor, systems thinker, and author of the widely discussed essay “Copper: Limits to Growth in the Age of Demand Simultaneity.”Tindale argues that for the first time in industrial history, three massive transitions are colliding at once: artificial intelligence, electrification, and military rearmament. Each demands staggering quantities of copper and critical minerals. Together, they may exceed what the physical world can supply.AI data centers require 50,000 tons of copper each.Gallium demand projected to outstrip global production.Transformers and rare earths facing 5–10 year bottlenecks.China is refining 50–60% of the world’s copper.The conversation explores:• Why price signals alone won’t solve mineral shortages • How central banking and cost of capital shape industrial capacity • The strategic implications of China’s refining dominance • Whether electrification timelines are physically achievable • Why innovation and circular economy solutions may not arrive fast enough • The case for surge capacity and domestic refining • How robotics and AI may reshape industrial production • Why policymakers may need to rethink globalizationIs this a temporary bottleneck — or a structural turning point for Western economies?This episode connects resource geology, geopolitics, climate ambition, defense strategy, and financial systems into one uncomfortable question:Are we planning a future the planet cannot supply?Send us Fan MailThe energy conversation is polarizing. But the reality is multidimensional. Get the full story with host Stewart Muir.Reach out to us with thoughts, questions, or ideas at [email protected]🎧 For audio versions of our podcast visit powerstruggle.ca and listen on the go in your favourite podcast app!Video available on Power Struggle’s YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@PowerStrugglePod

Terry Etam is one of Canada's most outspoken energy thinkers — a former insider turned straight-talking columnist, and the author of The End of Fossil Fuel Insanity. In this wide-ranging Power Struggle conversation with Stewart Muir, Etam lays out what he calls the “energy literacy” gap — the disconnect between public perception and the real-world complexities of energy.He tackles the myths around pipelines and renewables, explains why the EV mandate misses the mark, and why Canada’s permitting system is broken. Etam calls for pragmatic policy, streamlined infrastructure approvals, and a renewed respect for the people and regions that power the country. From his prairie roots to a career across every corner of the industry, his message is simple: Canada’s future depends on facts, not fantasies. Don’t miss this honest and urgent episode for anyone who cares about energy, economy, and how we keep the lights on.Send us Fan MailThe energy conversation is polarizing. But the reality is multidimensional. Get the full story with host Stewart Muir.Reach out to us with thoughts, questions, or ideas at [email protected]🎧 For audio versions of our podcast visit powerstruggle.ca and listen on the go in your favourite podcast app!Video available on Power Struggle’s YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@PowerStrugglePod

Alberta’s oil, gas, and lithium resources are massive — and so are the stakes. In this exclusive Power Struggle episode, Energy Minister Brian Jean joins Stewart Muir to discuss Canada’s global energy role, the new “Grand Bargain” with Ottawa, and why a pipeline to the Pacific could change everything.Jean argues Alberta’s energy is not just a provincial asset — it’s a national tool for prosperity, security, and reconciliation. From Trans Mountain to lithium extraction, carbon fiber innovation to base-load reliability, he lays out a high-stakes vision for energy independence and economic growth.Recorded in January 2026, this conversation touches on U.S.–Canada trade, Asia’s growing demand for heavy crude, Indigenous equity partnerships, and how Alberta plans to power not just itself — but BC, the North, and beyond.Watch now to hear how decisions made today will echo for decades.Send us Fan MailThe energy conversation is polarizing. But the reality is multidimensional. Get the full story with host Stewart Muir.Reach out to us with thoughts, questions, or ideas at [email protected]🎧 For audio versions of our podcast visit powerstruggle.ca and listen on the go in your favourite podcast app!Video available on Power Struggle’s YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@PowerStrugglePod

As chair of the Resource Works Advisory Council, Karen Graham brings two decades of experience in public policy, resource development, and environmental governance. In this episode, she joins Stewart Muir to dissect Canada’s “clean economy” — from the promise of BC’s early carbon tax experiments to the patchwork of federal and provincial policies that followed.Graham breaks down the gap between climate ideals and economic realities, questions whether Ottawa’s approach has sidelined traditional resource sectors, and explores why public sentiment is shifting back toward pragmatism. From $350/ton penalties on gas to the return of pipeline politics, this is a deep dive into what worked, what didn’t, and what Canada must do next. Is a simpler, "all-of-the-above" strategy finally on the table? Can Canada balance emissions goals with energy security? What does the $144B “clean economy” really mean for GDP?This is a must-watch for anyone tracking the intersection of policy, prosperity, and public trust.Watch now and join the conversation.Learn more: https://resourceworks.comSend us Fan MailThe energy conversation is polarizing. But the reality is multidimensional. Get the full story with host Stewart Muir.Reach out to us with thoughts, questions, or ideas at [email protected]🎧 For audio versions of our podcast visit powerstruggle.ca and listen on the go in your favourite podcast app!Video available on Power Struggle’s YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@PowerStrugglePod

Is the real energy crisis a shortage of molecules — or a shortage of common sense?In this high-stakes episode of Power Struggle, energy commentator Doomberg returns to break down Canada’s position on the global energy chessboard. From Venezuela’s heavy crude to Alberta’s untapped potential, he argues Canada should be a global energy powerhouse — if only it could get out of its own way.With host Stewart Muir, Doomberg explores:Why Venezuela’s oil isn’t the threat it seemsWhat Trump’s second term means for pipelinesHow Canada’s LNG timing still matters — and why it’s not too lateWhy Saskatchewan is a “hidden gem” in global resource politicsThe risks of land uncertainty and climate narratives in B.C.Why Canada must diversify beyond a single trading partnerThis episode goes beyond headlines, cutting through spin to expose the physics and economics behind energy decisions that shape our future.Don’t miss this unfiltered perspective on what’s really driving energy geopolitics — and what Canada must do to stay in the game.Watch more at: https://resourceworks.comSend us Fan MailThe energy conversation is polarizing. But the reality is multidimensional. Get the full story with host Stewart Muir.Reach out to us with thoughts, questions, or ideas at [email protected]🎧 For audio versions of our podcast visit powerstruggle.ca and listen on the go in your favourite podcast app!Video available on Power Struggle’s YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@PowerStrugglePod

In this powerful episode of Power Struggle, Dallas Smith — President & CEO of the Nanwakolas Council and strategic negotiator for the Tlowitsis Nation — shares an honest, grounded, and deeply personal perspective on what reconciliation means on the ground in coastal British Columbia.With decades of experience in stewardship, community building, and government negotiation, Dallas offers a front-row look at:The real-world consequences of shutting down ocean-based salmon farmingHow 655 acres of land are becoming a home again for people displaced since 1968The tension between elected and hereditary leadership in Indigenous governanceA reimagined Canadian flag that became a symbol of unity — designed by his nephewThis conversation goes far beyond policy. It’s about resilience, pragmatism, and the leadership required to bring Indigenous priorities and resource development together in a meaningful way.Watch now to hear the story from someone living it.Send us Fan MailThe energy conversation is polarizing. But the reality is multidimensional. Get the full story with host Stewart Muir.Reach out to us with thoughts, questions, or ideas at [email protected]🎧 For audio versions of our podcast visit powerstruggle.ca and listen on the go in your favourite podcast app!Video available on Power Struggle’s YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@PowerStrugglePod

Canada’s energy exports are often criticized as a climate liability — but what if they could actually reduce global emissions?In this episode of Power Struggle, Stewart Muir sits down with Mark Cameron — Fellow at the Public Policy Forum, Senior Associate with BlueSky Strategy Group, and former VP of External Relations at the Pathways Alliance and former Deputy Minister of Policy Coordination with the Government of Alberta — to unpack the findings of a groundbreaking report he co-authored: "Refuel". Backed by advanced modeling from Navius Research, the study shows that scaling up Canadian LNG exports by 47 million tonnes per year could lead to a net global emissions reduction of 40 to 70 megatonnes annually, largely by displacing coal and higher-emitting alternatives.Cameron also reflects on: • Why carbon accounting should be global, not local • The growing role of Indigenous partnerships in energy development • How Canada compares to the U.S. on emissions intensity • What the new federal–Alberta MOU really means for climate and investmentThis conversation cuts through the noise and reframes Canada’s place in the global energy transition.Send us Fan MailThe energy conversation is polarizing. But the reality is multidimensional. Get the full story with host Stewart Muir.Reach out to us with thoughts, questions, or ideas at [email protected]🎧 For audio versions of our podcast visit powerstruggle.ca and listen on the go in your favourite podcast app!Video available on Power Struggle’s YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@PowerStrugglePod

In this episode of Power Struggle, Stewart Muir is joined by Nicole Brassard, Vice President for BC at Global Public Affairs, for a candid and far-reaching conversation about one of Canada’s biggest missed opportunities: the false divide between technology and natural resources.From her deep experience in federal politics, public affairs, and economic development, Brassard challenges the outdated narrative that Canada must choose between innovation and extraction — and shows how integrating tech with resource industries is already driving solutions across climate, labour, and investment.They discuss:Why government silos are stalling innovation.How foreign investment is slipping away — and what to do about it.The role of First Nations in reshaping project development.What the post-secondary system must fix before AI changes everything.And why Canada can’t afford to keep punching below its weight.This isn’t just a debate about policy — it’s about building a smarter, stronger future.Watch now to explore how Canada can break free from its false binaries — and finally start competing on the world stage.Send us Fan MailThe energy conversation is polarizing. But the reality is multidimensional. Get the full story with host Stewart Muir.Reach out to us with thoughts, questions, or ideas at [email protected]🎧 For audio versions of our podcast visit powerstruggle.ca and listen on the go in your favourite podcast app!Video available on Power Struggle’s YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@PowerStrugglePod

Canadians are starting to question the true cost of our energy transition. Finance professor and senior fellow Jerome Gessaroli joins Power Struggle to explain why many of our clean energy policies may be outpacing reality.In this compelling conversation, Jerome breaks down the link between energy and economic growth, the regressive nature of EV mandates, the shaky economics of hydrogen, and why the dream of doubling non-U.S. exports may be more political fantasy than practical strategy. From BC’s energy bottlenecks to global trade dynamics, he shares a pragmatic roadmap for how Canada can balance ambition with feasibility—and why letting the market lead could help us get there faster.Watch the full episode for clear-eyed insights on where we're headed, what we’re getting wrong, and how to avoid costly policy missteps.Send us Fan MailThe energy conversation is polarizing. But the reality is multidimensional. Get the full story with host Stewart Muir.Reach out to us with thoughts, questions, or ideas at [email protected]🎧 For audio versions of our podcast visit powerstruggle.ca and listen on the go in your favourite podcast app!Video available on Power Struggle’s YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@PowerStrugglePod

Is the electric vehicle revolution all hype? Is Canada underestimating its role in the global energy future?In this episode of Power Struggle, Stewart Muir is joined by world-renowned energy economist Dr. Anas Alhajji, who breaks down why the "end of oil" is far from reality — and why Canada’s oil sands and natural gas are more vital than ever.From flawed EV stats out of China to the $18 trillion investment gap in global oil and gas, Dr. Alhajji challenges the forecasts shaping public policy and investor decisions. He explains why hybrid vehicles are the real trend, how energy demand is skyrocketing due to urbanization, immigration, and AI — and why Canada is poised to lead, if it seizes the moment.Why the Trans Mountain pipeline still mattersHow media and international agencies distort the energy pictureWhat Canada needs to do now to support global data centres and energy securityThis is a must-watch for anyone interested in real talk about the future of energy, and Canada’s place in it.Send us Fan MailThe energy conversation is polarizing. But the reality is multidimensional. Get the full story with host Stewart Muir.Reach out to us with thoughts, questions, or ideas at [email protected]🎧 For audio versions of our podcast visit powerstruggle.ca and listen on the go in your favourite podcast app!Video available on Power Struggle’s YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@PowerStrugglePod

He helped build the foundation of Canada’s LNG industry. Now he’s warning what happens if we don’t act.In this episode of Power Struggle, Stewart Muir sits down with David Keane, former President of the BC LNG Alliance and Woodfibre LNG, to unpack the global rise of liquefied natural gas—and why Canada is falling behind.With decades of experience in international energy, Keane offers a candid take on everything from Indigenous partnerships to emissions intensity, investor confidence, and the cost of political delay.What’s stopping Canada from becoming a global LNG player? Why is U.S. gas dominating the market? And what happens when our resources are sold at a discount—while the world still needs them?If you care about responsible development, economic opportunity, and climate realism, don’t miss this one.Subscribe to Power Struggle for more on the future of Canadian energy.Send us Fan MailThe energy conversation is polarizing. But the reality is multidimensional. Get the full story with host Stewart Muir.Reach out to us with thoughts, questions, or ideas at [email protected]🎧 For audio versions of our podcast visit powerstruggle.ca and listen on the go in your favourite podcast app!Video available on Power Struggle’s YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@PowerStrugglePod

What if the future of clean energy isn’t about replacing fossil fuels — but building on what already works?In this new episode of Power Struggle, chemical engineer and hydrogen advocate Matthew Klippenstein joins host Stewart Muir for a refreshingly honest conversation about Canada’s energy future. They explore why only 29% of hydrogen projects succeed, why natural gas is still essential for a stable grid, and why the energy transition isn’t a “clean vs. dirty” debate — it’s about resilience, realism, and respect.From the January 2024 cold snap to dispatchable power and the future of oil sands as carbon fiber, this conversation cuts through the noise to offer grounded, forward-thinking insights for those serious about building sustainable systems.Send us Fan MailThe energy conversation is polarizing. But the reality is multidimensional. Get the full story with host Stewart Muir.Reach out to us with thoughts, questions, or ideas at [email protected]🎧 For audio versions of our podcast visit powerstruggle.ca and listen on the go in your favourite podcast app!Video available on Power Struggle’s YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@PowerStrugglePod

What if the secret to understanding Canada’s energy future lies not in spreadsheets but in storytelling?In this exclusive Power Struggle episode, renowned energy economist, author, and visual communicator Peter Tertzakian sits down with Stewart Muir to explore how we decode complexity, build trust, and make better decisions in a noisy, polarized world.From photographing power lines to developing real-time AI diagnostic tools, Peter reveals how his unique blend of artistry and analytics is helping decision-makers, from cabinet ministers to CEOs, navigate the fast-changing energy landscape. Why are Canadians still missing the signal behind the noise? How can visual storytelling change how we talk about power, pipelines, and policy? What does the “Studio” model mean for the future of energy intelligence?Whether you're an investor, policymaker, or just energy-curious, this is one conversation you’ll want to revisit. Don’t miss this wide-ranging discussion on trust, transition, and the tools we need to thrive in a world of energy abundance and information overload.Watch now. Think deeper.Send us Fan MailThe energy conversation is polarizing. But the reality is multidimensional. Get the full story with host Stewart Muir.Reach out to us with thoughts, questions, or ideas at [email protected]🎧 For audio versions of our podcast visit powerstruggle.ca and listen on the go in your favourite podcast app!Video available on Power Struggle’s YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@PowerStrugglePod

Canada could lead the world in clean aviation but will we? In this episode of Power Struggle, Stewart Muir sits down with Geoffrey Tauvette, head of the Canadian Council for Sustainable Aviation Fuel, to explore how Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) could revolutionize the industry, if we can overcome the cost, policy, and infrastructure hurdles.With 810,000 Canadian jobs tied to aviation and growing demand for low-carbon travel, the stakes are high. Jeff explains why Canada has all the right ingredients, abundant feedstock, refinery capacity, and global partners, yet still lags in building a domestic SAF market.We break down:What SAF is (and why it matters for climate)How airline economics and public expectations collideWhy BC's "climate leadership" may backfireWhat Canada must do to stay competitive in global aviationThis is the conversation aviation, climate, and energy leaders need right now. Don’t miss this deep dive into one of Canada’s most urgent energy debates. Subscribe for more from Power Struggle.Send us Fan MailThe energy conversation is polarizing. But the reality is multidimensional. Get the full story with host Stewart Muir.Reach out to us with thoughts, questions, or ideas at [email protected]🎧 For audio versions of our podcast visit powerstruggle.ca and listen on the go in your favourite podcast app!Video available on Power Struggle’s YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@PowerStrugglePod

Is Canada quietly sabotaging its own prosperity?In this powerful new episode of Power Struggle, UBC lecturer and policy expert Adam Pankratz returns to the studio with Stewart Muir for a no-nonsense conversation about Canada's energy, economy, and future. From the ballooning costs of the Trans Mountain pipeline to the unintended consequences of government overreach, this episode breaks down the real reasons investors are fleeing  and what that means for your job, your home, and your standard of living.We dig into:Why a $5B pipeline ended up costing over $30BHow government failures in Indigenous consultation stalled critical projectsWhy no one wants to build pipelines in Canada anymoreWhether EVs are really the clean solution we’ve been soldThe growing fear over private property rights in B.C.And what happens to young Canadians if we keep missing the economic momentClear-eyed, courageous, and sometimes uncomfortable, this episode is essential viewing for anyone who cares about Canada’s future. Don’t miss this conversation with one of the most compelling voices on Canadian policy today.Send us Fan MailThe energy conversation is polarizing. But the reality is multidimensional. Get the full story with host Stewart Muir.Reach out to us with thoughts, questions, or ideas at [email protected]🎧 For audio versions of our podcast visit powerstruggle.ca and listen on the go in your favourite podcast app!Video available on Power Struggle’s YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@PowerStrugglePod

Crystal Smith, former Chief Councillor of the Haisla Nation, joins Power Struggle to share how her community turned a legacy of exclusion into one of empowerment by leading one of Canada’s most ambitious Indigenous-owned energy projects, Cedar LNG.In this powerful conversation with Stewart Muir, Smith reflects not only on the business and policy decisions behind Cedar LNG, but also on the personal journey that shaped her leadership, from confronting intergenerational trauma to building confidence in the face of skepticism.They discuss:What meaningful economic reconciliation looks likeWhy First Nations must lead resource developmentHow the Haisla Nation took control of its futureAnd what it takes to inspire the next generation of Indigenous leadersCrystal Smith is one of the most influential Indigenous voices in Canada which makes this episode essential viewing for anyone who wants to understand what real progress looks like.Send us Fan MailThe energy conversation is polarizing. But the reality is multidimensional. Get the full story with host Stewart Muir.Reach out to us with thoughts, questions, or ideas at [email protected]🎧 For audio versions of our podcast visit powerstruggle.ca and listen on the go in your favourite podcast app!Video available on Power Struggle’s YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@PowerStrugglePod

In this revealing episode of Power Struggle, host Stewart Muir sits down with Barry Penner, former Attorney General of British Columbia and Chair of the Energy Futures Institute, to examine the growing gap between EV policy and real-world implementation.British Columbia has some of the most ambitious electric vehicle mandates in North America aiming to phase out the sale of internal combustion engines by 2035. But beneath the headlines, serious challenges are emerging: Not enough EVs on lots- Charging access in condos and rural areas- Power grid pressure and infrastructure lag- Rising costs for used vehicles- Regulatory speed bumps for consumers and industryWith decades of political and legal experience, Penner outlines what’s working, what isn’t, and what needs to change fast to make the energy transition fair, functional, and future-proof.Whether you drive electric, gas, or don’t drive at all, this is a critical conversation about what sustainable transportation really requires.🎙️ A new season of Power Struggle begins, with new voices, bold questions, and Canada’s energy future in focus.Send us Fan MailThe energy conversation is polarizing. But the reality is multidimensional. Get the full story with host Stewart Muir.Reach out to us with thoughts, questions, or ideas at [email protected]🎧 For audio versions of our podcast visit powerstruggle.ca and listen on the go in your favourite podcast app!Video available on Power Struggle’s YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@PowerStrugglePod

Forget model tweaks—the real AI race is about power. We sit down with Kris Krug to map how GPUs translate into gigawatts, why data centers are the new factories, and what it would take for British Columbia and Canada to turn clean energy into sovereign intelligence instead of exporting value and importing electrons. From Vancouver’s buzzing AI meetups to Meta’s multi‑gigawatt builds, we connect the dots between policy, infrastructure, and the businesses already adopting AI far beyond chatbots.Kris walks us through his path from creative tech to generative AI, the moment Midjourney reignited his practice, and the community that formed around practical workflows. We dig into the hard math of energy—firm power versus storage fantasies, LNG tradeoffs versus hydro flexibility—and the strategic fork in the road: build compute where clean energy is abundant or watch others do it faster with our resources. Along the way, we unpack how jobs are changing toward orchestration and token efficiency, why hallucinations fade with purpose‑built tools, and how young workers use AI as an operating layer, not a search engine.We also spotlight a different kind of leadership: Indigenous‑led data centers in cooler, energy‑rich regions, sovereign data governance, and the Indigenomics Institute’s AI platform measuring economic value GDP misses. Alberta’s coordinated push (and Amii’s impact) shows what alignment can unlock; BC’s opportunity is to organize around clean, green, ethical AI that keeps models, insights, and benefits closer to home. If energy is the new cornerstone of intelligence, then policy is product design—and the decisions we make now will decide who owns the tokens of tomorrow.If this conversation got you thinking, follow and share the show, leave a review with your biggest takeaway, and tell us: should clean power make AI a Canadian strategic priority?Send us Fan MailThe energy conversation is polarizing. But the reality is multidimensional. Get the full story with host Stewart Muir.Reach out to us with thoughts, questions, or ideas at [email protected]🎧 For audio versions of our podcast visit powerstruggle.ca and listen on the go in your favourite podcast app!Video available on Power Struggle’s YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@PowerStrugglePod

What does it take to build the largest private investment in Canadian history? Susanna Pierce reveals the inside story of the $40 billion LNG Canada project as it prepares to ship its first cargo – a milestone she helped shape during her tenure as president of Shell Canada.The conversation takes us behind the curtain of mega-project development, where Pierce describes the intricate dance of coordinating every aspect of the value chain while building meaningful partnerships with First Nations communities. "What made LNG Canada reality was everyone coming together," she explains, highlighting how Indigenous leadership from figures like Crystal Smith and Ellis Ross was fundamental to the project's success. This represents a powerful model of economic reconciliation where First Nations have "a share and a say" in resource development.Pierce offers unique perspective on what it means for Canada to become an energy superpower – balancing our hydrocarbon resources with climate responsibility while remaining competitive in global markets. Drawing from her experience living in both Alberta and British Columbia, she provides nuanced insights on the cultural and economic divides that shape our national energy conversations: "When I read the newspaper in BC about oil and gas, I heard about how bad we are. In Calgary, I heard about how misunderstood we are."Now heading into a new chapter with Peter Tertzakian at StudioEnergy, Pierce is applying her skills to create data-driven solutions for Canada's energy challenges. But perhaps most surprising is her passionate commitment to fighting human trafficking in Canada – a cause she's tackling by building networks between organizations and corporations to create collective impact.As Canada navigates complex choices about its energy future, Pierce offers a compelling vision: the opportunity to redefine who we are on the global stage while creating prosperity at home. Her journey demonstrates how leadership, resilience and cooperation can move seemingly impossible projects from vision to reality.Ready to hear more conversations with energy decision-makers shaping our future? Subscribe to Power Struggle and share this episode to help us keep these important dialogues going.Send us Fan MailThe energy conversation is polarizing. But the reality is multidimensional. Get the full story with host Stewart Muir.Reach out to us with thoughts, questions, or ideas at [email protected]🎧 For audio versions of our podcast visit powerstruggle.ca and listen on the go in your favourite podcast app!Video available on Power Struggle’s YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@PowerStrugglePod

California's ambitious EV mandate faces serious challenges with the 2026 requirement of 35% zero-emission vehicles while current market share sits at just 20%. Brian Maas, president of the California New Car Dealers Association, explains the growing tension between political ambition and market realities.• California leads the US in electric vehicle adoption with one in five vehicles sold being pure EVs• Upcoming mandate requires 35% of all vehicles manufactured for California to be zero-emission by 2026• Manufacturers face $20,000 fines per non-compliant vehicle, likely leading to restricted allocation of gas-powered cars• 64% of Californians oppose the zero-emission vehicle mandate to go 100% by 2035• Insufficient charging infrastructure remains the top concern preventing consumers from transitioning to EVs• California needs 1 million public chargers by 2030 but currently has only 178,000• Price difference between electric and gas vehicles ranges from a few thousand to over $10,000• California dealers have launched a "Calibrate" campaign asking regulators to pause enforcement• China's BYD has become the world's largest EV manufacturer, raising trade and policy questionsIf you're enjoying Power Struggle, make sure to subscribe, like and share this episode, because it helps us bring fact-based energy conversations to more people across Canada and beyond.Send us Fan MailThe energy conversation is polarizing. But the reality is multidimensional. Get the full story with host Stewart Muir.Reach out to us with thoughts, questions, or ideas at [email protected]🎧 For audio versions of our podcast visit powerstruggle.ca and listen on the go in your favourite podcast app!Video available on Power Struggle’s YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@PowerStrugglePod

The Tahltan Nation of northwestern British Columbia is redefining Indigenous participation in the mining industry, with women leading operations and creating economic prosperity through ownership stakes in major resource projects.• Tahltan territory spans 97,000 square kilometers (size of Portugal) and contains the mineral-rich "Golden Triangle"• The nation has deep historical connections to mining, trading obsidian across North America before European contact• Women from this matrilineal society dominate leadership positions and excel in operating heavy equipment• Economic agreements like Impact Benefit Agreements ensure communities receive fair benefits from resource development• Chad Day developed "internal reconciliation" processes that create certainty through community-wide ratification votes• The Tahltan have become part-owners of $3 billion in hydroelectric projects that power their territory• Cultural preservation remains a priority alongside responsible development• Future goals include creating Tahltan-controlled institutions for wildlife management and justiceIf you want to learn more about the Tahltan Nation's approach to resource development, visit thadu.ca or follow Chad Norman Day on social media.Send us Fan MailThe energy conversation is polarizing. But the reality is multidimensional. Get the full story with host Stewart Muir.Reach out to us with thoughts, questions, or ideas at [email protected]🎧 For audio versions of our podcast visit powerstruggle.ca and listen on the go in your favourite podcast app!Video available on Power Struggle’s YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@PowerStrugglePod

Send us Fan MailThe energy conversation is polarizing. But the reality is multidimensional. Get the full story with host Stewart Muir.Reach out to us with thoughts, questions, or ideas at [email protected]🎧 For audio versions of our podcast visit powerstruggle.ca and listen on the go in your favourite podcast app!Video available on Power Struggle’s YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@PowerStrugglePod

Shanna Martineau, CEO of Alberta Indigenous Opportunities Corporation (AIOC), shares how loan guarantees are helping Indigenous communities invest in major projects and build economic prosperity. Since 2019, AIOC has facilitated investments totaling over $700 million for 43 Indigenous communities across Alberta and beyond, with the Alberta government recently increasing their loan guarantee capacity to $3 billion.• AIOC helps overcome Indian Act restrictions that prevent Indigenous communities from holding collateral for loans• The organization has supported investments in energy, agriculture, transportation, tourism and technology sectors• Communities are using investment returns to address critical infrastructure needs, like the Whitefish/Goodfish Lake First Nation rebuilding its arena after 30 years• AIOC requires a minimum $20 million investment size and maintains rigorous standards, resulting in zero defaults to date• Indigenous participation improves project outcomes by incorporating traditional knowledge and creating shared benefits• The model has inspired similar programs in other provinces and internationally• Investment returns flow back to communities, generating over $25 million annually for community priorities• Economic reconciliation means both catching up and positioning Indigenous communities for future growth opportunitiesIf you're enjoying Power Struggle, make sure to subscribe, like and share this episode. It helps us bring fact-based energy conversations to more people across Canada and beyond.Send us Fan MailThe energy conversation is polarizing. But the reality is multidimensional. Get the full story with host Stewart Muir.Reach out to us with thoughts, questions, or ideas at [email protected]🎧 For audio versions of our podcast visit powerstruggle.ca and listen on the go in your favourite podcast app!Video available on Power Struggle’s YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@PowerStrugglePod

What if everything we believe about “clean energy” is built on a myth?French historian Jean-Baptiste Fressoz joins Power Struggle to challenge the dominant narrative of energy transition. From coal in electric cars to the illusion of hydrogen aircraft, Fressoz unpacks how modern societies haven’t replaced fossil fuels — they’ve layered more and more energy on top. This episode questions climate optimism, explores the real drivers of energy growth, and argues why sufficiency — not just innovation — must be part of the path forward.Send us Fan MailThe energy conversation is polarizing. But the reality is multidimensional. Get the full story with host Stewart Muir.Reach out to us with thoughts, questions, or ideas at [email protected]🎧 For audio versions of our podcast visit powerstruggle.ca and listen on the go in your favourite podcast app!Video available on Power Struggle’s YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@PowerStrugglePod

Can you work in oil and gas and still be an environmentalist? Jason Switzer says yes. In this episode, he joins host Stewart Muir to talk certified natural gas, ESG, Indigenous rights, and clean tech in Canada’s energy transition.Like what you heard? Give it a like 👍Drop a comment 💬Subscribe 🔔 for more real talk on modern energy.Send us Fan MailThe energy conversation is polarizing. But the reality is multidimensional. Get the full story with host Stewart Muir.Reach out to us with thoughts, questions, or ideas at [email protected]🎧 For audio versions of our podcast visit powerstruggle.ca and listen on the go in your favourite podcast app!Video available on Power Struggle’s YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@PowerStrugglePod

In January 2024, temperatures in Alberta dropped to -50°C. The electricity grid sent out alerts. Demand skyrocketed. So what kept homes warm?Stewart Muir is joined by Greg Caldwell, Director of Policy and Advocacy at ATCO Gas, for an inside look at the cold snap that put Canada's energy system to the test.They break down the physics of energy delivery, why batteries can't replace pipelines, and what the rest of the world can learn from this chilling wake-up call.🎧 You’ll learn: • What really happened during Alberta’s January energy crunch • Why natural gas played a critical role — and what that means for climate goals • The global consequences of Canada saying “no” to LNG🔔 Subscribe to Power Struggle for more fact-based, human-scaled conversations about modern energy.Send us Fan MailThe energy conversation is polarizing. But the reality is multidimensional. Get the full story with host Stewart Muir.Reach out to us with thoughts, questions, or ideas at [email protected]🎧 For audio versions of our podcast visit powerstruggle.ca and listen on the go in your favourite podcast app!Video available on Power Struggle’s YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@PowerStrugglePod

Canada desperately wants to diversify its export economy. Many believe expanding to other markets is critical to dealing with the new tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump. But renowned journalist Terry Glavin cautions this shouldn’t mean we integrate with China. The more Canada associates economically with China, the more vulnerable and subservient we become to the whims of the world’s most successful torture state. In the latest episode of the Power Struggle podcast special election series, Glavin tells host Stewart Muir that Canada must carefully weigh the new geo-political global reality. During the federal election, Prime Minister and Liberal Leader Mark Carney and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre insisted the country needs to move away from US economic dependence. They called for accelerated energy projects and more pipelines. Now that the election is over, it’s time for sober second thought about what this strategy means. Take the Trans Mountain Pipeline. A huge percentage of its oil already flows to China. Is an expansive, overbearing totalitarian regime the trading partner we want? Forging greater commercial alliances with China could have the opposite effect of the independence Canada wishes to safeguard. We would be sacrificing political sovereignty for the false security of economic independence.Canada rightly worries about Trump’s calls for annexation. But Trump will be gone within four years. China isn’t going anywhere and is much more dangerous. Gavin discusses the multitude of threats posed by China’s desire for global economic dominance. It can only get worse. What should Canada be doing instead of submitting to China? Listen to find out.🔔 Subscribe now and join us each week as we follow Canada’s election!Send us Fan MailThe energy conversation is polarizing. But the reality is multidimensional. Get the full story with host Stewart Muir.Reach out to us with thoughts, questions, or ideas at [email protected]🎧 For audio versions of our podcast visit powerstruggle.ca and listen on the go in your favourite podcast app!Video available on Power Struggle’s YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@PowerStrugglePod

Donald Trump didn’t start the problem. But Jack Mintz knows how to fix it. In the latest episode of the Power Struggle special election series, Mintz tells host Stewart Muir that Canada’s declining productivity started long before the US President’s new tariff war. The solution isn’t slapping the United States with counter-tariffs. The solution is eliminating tariffs and non-trading barriers with as many other trading partners as possible.Especially in the natural resource sector. That’s how we snub our noses at Trump. Canada needs to move forward on liberalizing trade with the European Union, the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand to name a few. Mintz explains his strategy while citing his recent Financial Post article that argues for streamlined regulations, liberal trade policies, and a simpler tax system.And in the Trump era, building stronger trade relations with other countries is how Canada fixes its trade relationship with the United States. North America remains one of the strongest trade regions in the world. Even with trade diversification, our best market is still the United States. It may even be after Trump leaves that the trade relationship gets repaired.In case anyone missed it, Mintz reminds the Power Struggle audience that Canada depends on a natural resource export economy. This isn’t lost on our political leaders. Both Liberal Leader and Prime Minister Mark Carney and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre are pushing for the acceleration of energy projects. Mintz argues that neither may be prepared to go far enough. Find out why in this episode.🔔 Subscribe now and join us each week as we follow Canada’s election!Send us Fan MailThe energy conversation is polarizing. But the reality is multidimensional. Get the full story with host Stewart Muir.Reach out to us with thoughts, questions, or ideas at [email protected]🎧 For audio versions of our podcast visit powerstruggle.ca and listen on the go in your favourite podcast app!Video available on Power Struggle’s YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@PowerStrugglePod

Monica Gattinger wants to know how. How will the federal Liberal and Conservative leaders fast-track the approval of energy projects? The projects that will reduce Canada’s reliance on US markets. Are Mark Carney and Pierre Poilievre moving too fast and furiously in trying to respond to the tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump? All to get votes in the current federal election.Gattinger wants to know if they understand the obstacles. What about the climate, Indigenous rights, and the current approval processes? The latest episode of the Power Struggle special election series digs into these challenges. Host Stewart Muir’s guest says Canada cannot afford to get this wrong. But how fast can we get it right? Gattinger explains that this means energy projects that achieve a durable balance and stand the test of time.Professor Gattinger knows her stuff. She heads up The Positive Energy program at the University of Ottawa. The program looks at ways to build public confidence in energy decision-making. This means knowing if our political leaders can do what they say they will do. Gattinger recently co-authored a report on how Canada can get to net zero carbon emissions by 2050. It calls for much of the realignment the next Prime Minister will need to consider for the sector at large. It won’t be easy. Regulatory reform is only part of the answer. Another huge part is viable Indigenous involvement. Yet another is figuring out how to make the process predictable and clear for investors. Gattinger explores the big changes needed if Canada wants to get serious about transforming the energy system.🔔 Subscribe now and join us each week as we follow Canada’s election!Send us Fan MailThe energy conversation is polarizing. But the reality is multidimensional. Get the full story with host Stewart Muir.Reach out to us with thoughts, questions, or ideas at [email protected]🎧 For audio versions of our podcast visit powerstruggle.ca and listen on the go in your favourite podcast app!Video available on Power Struggle’s YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@PowerStrugglePod

In this episode of Power Struggle – Campaign Edition, former British Columbia Premier Christy Clark joins Stewart Muir to discuss how Canada can reclaim economic leadership in the world — and what the next Prime Minister must prioritize to get us there.From stalled LNG projects to the need for meaningful Indigenous partnerships and long-term regulatory certainty, Clark makes a clear call: Canada must get serious about energy, investment, and growth.Key topics:•⁠  ⁠Why Canada's LNG sector lags behind•⁠  ⁠Creating 100,000 jobs through energy investment•⁠  ⁠Indigenous reconciliation through economic inclusion•⁠  ⁠Advice for Canada’s next Prime Minister•⁠  ⁠How to “get to yes” on nation-building projectsDon’t miss this powerful conversation on leadership, energy, and the future of Canada.Send us Fan MailThe energy conversation is polarizing. But the reality is multidimensional. Get the full story with host Stewart Muir.Reach out to us with thoughts, questions, or ideas at [email protected]🎧 For audio versions of our podcast visit powerstruggle.ca and listen on the go in your favourite podcast app!Video available on Power Struggle’s YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@PowerStrugglePod

In this episode of Power Struggle: Election Special, former Alberta Premier and federal cabinet minister Jason Kenney joins Stewart Muir to discuss Canada’s most pressing challenges — from addiction policy to energy infrastructure and national defense.Kenney contrasts Alberta’s recovery-focused approach to addiction with Vancouver’s harm reduction model, while also tackling issues like Bill C-69, Indigenous equity partnerships, and Canada’s need to invest in energy security and military readiness.Key topics:- Alberta’s alternative addiction strategy- Federal legislation and energy investment- Indigenous ownership in resource development- Arctic sovereignty and defense spending- Economic resilience and national securitySend us Fan MailThe energy conversation is polarizing. But the reality is multidimensional. Get the full story with host Stewart Muir.Reach out to us with thoughts, questions, or ideas at [email protected]🎧 For audio versions of our podcast visit powerstruggle.ca and listen on the go in your favourite podcast app!Video available on Power Struggle’s YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@PowerStrugglePod

Can Canada and the US together become the dominant global energy power?Economist Brian Lee Crowley thinks so. He explains how in the latest episode of Power Struggle. Brian says Canada has no choice but to deepen our economic relationship with the US. And despite what Donald Trump says, the Americans are just as dependent on Canada for many products, like aluminum, and will be for some time.That’s not what we hear our political leaders saying during the current federal election campaign. Prime Minister Mark Carney and Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre are both promising to build the infrastructure needed to reduce Canada’s reliance on the US in response to President Donald Trump’s tariff war. They want to speed up energy exports to global markets.Brian doesn’t think his Canada-US strategy is at odds with these plans. Building transmission lines, railways, and pipelines are all needed no matter what. But that will take time. What about the short term? Brian also tells host Stewart Muir what Canada should be doing immediately. It won’t be easy. But Brian is convinced it’s time for Canadians to stop thinking the world owes them prosperity. Nothing will be handed to us on “a silver platter” anymore. But if we play our cards right, says Brian, there’s no reason we can’t make a deal with this President.Canada is at a crossroads. Some tough lessons and challenging times are ahead. 🔔 Subscribe now and join us each week as we follow Canada’s election!Send us Fan MailThe energy conversation is polarizing. But the reality is multidimensional. Get the full story with host Stewart Muir.Reach out to us with thoughts, questions, or ideas at [email protected]🎧 For audio versions of our podcast visit powerstruggle.ca and listen on the go in your favourite podcast app!Video available on Power Struggle’s YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@PowerStrugglePod

Trump looms large over Canada’s 2024 federal election.With recent polling showing a dramatic surge for Mark Carney’s Liberal Party, Canadian voters face a critical decision: who can best navigate the existential economic threat posed by a potential second Trump presidency?Political journalist John Ivison joins Stewart Muir to offer sharp insights into the rapidly shifting dynamics between Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre and Liberal challenger Mark Carney. What began as a seemingly insurmountable Conservative advantage has quickly evolved into a neck-and-neck contest.Carbon taxes. Emissions caps. Energy exports. These are the defining issues of the upcoming 2025 federal election. Ivison and Muir break down how President Donald Trump’s aggressive trade war is reshaping Canada’s energy debate—especially in Alberta and Quebec—in unprecedented ways.The stakes are high. Canada is at a crossroads.🔔 Subscribe now and join us each week as we follow Canada’s election!Send us Fan MailThe energy conversation is polarizing. But the reality is multidimensional. Get the full story with host Stewart Muir.Reach out to us with thoughts, questions, or ideas at [email protected]🎧 For audio versions of our podcast visit powerstruggle.ca and listen on the go in your favourite podcast app!Video available on Power Struggle’s YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@PowerStrugglePod

Malcolm Macpherson shares his two-decade journey championing Indigenous economic sovereignty through energy law and explains how First Nations are redefining their role as "Resource Rulers" with constitutional rights that fundamentally shape Canada's resource development landscape.Follow us and our guest on social media:Stewart Muir on LinkedinMalcolm Macpherson on LinkedinSend us Fan MailThe energy conversation is polarizing. But the reality is multidimensional. Get the full story with host Stewart Muir.Reach out to us with thoughts, questions, or ideas at [email protected]🎧 For audio versions of our podcast visit powerstruggle.ca and listen on the go in your favourite podcast app!Video available on Power Struggle’s YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@PowerStrugglePod

Shannon Joseph once dreamed of being an astronaut, but ultimately chose to tackle humanity's most pressing challenges right here on Earth.With over 15 years of experience in energy, sustainability, and Indigenous relations, Shannon has shaped major federal policies like the Impact Assessment Act and the UNDRIP Act. As Chair of Energy for a Secure Future, she is leading a critical conversation about how Canada can balance energy development, environmental responsibility, and economic growth."In Canada, we assume energy will always be affordable and reliable. But we should not assume. We need to be cold-blooded about the numbers and whether this will actually work." – Shannon JosephRecorded 12/12/2024Subscribe for fact-based, expert-led conversations!Follow us and our guest on social media:Stewart Muir on LinkedinShannon Joseph on Twitter/ X Send us Fan MailThe energy conversation is polarizing. But the reality is multidimensional. Get the full story with host Stewart Muir.Reach out to us with thoughts, questions, or ideas at [email protected]🎧 For audio versions of our podcast visit powerstruggle.ca and listen on the go in your favourite podcast app!Video available on Power Struggle’s YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@PowerStrugglePod

What if the biggest opportunity to solve climate change isn't where you think it is? While wealthy nations debate their climate goals, organizations like GEAPP are helping developing countries take bold steps to secure a cleaner, more independent energy future.Discover how the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) is tackling some of the world's most pressing energy challenges with CEO Woochong Um & Isabel Beltrán.Send us Fan MailThe energy conversation is polarizing. But the reality is multidimensional. Get the full story with host Stewart Muir.Reach out to us with thoughts, questions, or ideas at [email protected]🎧 For audio versions of our podcast visit powerstruggle.ca and listen on the go in your favourite podcast app!Video available on Power Struggle’s YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@PowerStrugglePod

As a Senior Fellow and Director of Energy, Natural Resources, and Environment at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, and a special advisor to the Business Council of Canada, Heather breaks down the hard truths about Canada’s energy future.She wasn’t always in energy. In fact, her journey started in international development, working in places like Guatemala and South Africa. But when she came back to Canada, she realized something: the biggest development opportunities weren’t overseas. They were right here, in Canada’s resource sector.Heather has spent years championing Indigenous partnerships, cutting through misinformation, and pushing for smarter energy policies. In this episode, she shares why Canada has both the opportunity and the responsibility to lead, and what’s stopping us from getting there.We dive into:The biggest challenge Canada faces on the global stage (and how energy security plays into it)How Indigenous partnerships are key – not an option – to shaping the future of resource developmentThe impact of outdated policies on Canada’s energy sector6 essential changes Canada needs to make to stay competitiveHow resource wealth can be both a blessing and a curseWhy nuclear energy and uranium enrichment are key to our futureFollow us and our guest on social media:Stewart Muir on LinkedinHeather on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-exner-pirot/Heather on Twitter: https://x.com/exnerpirotSend us Fan MailThe energy conversation is polarizing. But the reality is multidimensional. Get the full story with host Stewart Muir.Reach out to us with thoughts, questions, or ideas at [email protected]🎧 For audio versions of our podcast visit powerstruggle.ca and listen on the go in your favourite podcast app!Video available on Power Struggle’s YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@PowerStrugglePod

Are we in a Cold War where energy is the weapon?Is energy becoming the world’s most powerful strategic asset? As governments refocus on security and affordability, global energy policy is shifting fast. What does this mean for Canada, the US, and the world?Robert “RJ” Johnston is Senior Director of Research at the Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University and is on the speed dial of CEOs, policymakers, and political leaders navigating energy markets and global strategy.In this episode, Stewart joins RJ in NYC to discuss:Why security and affordability are taking priority over sustainability under the Trump administrationHow the US-Canada Energy RelationshipThe Arctic, critical minerals, and why energy security isn’t just about oil and gasHow LNG is used as a competitive advantage influencing trade relationshipsThe political fate of ESG and DEI initiativesRJ doesn’t just analyze trends, he’s been in the rooms where these decisions happen. Whether you work in energy, policy, or just want to understand how the world really works, this episode will change how you see the future of energy, economy, and your community as a whole.Follow us and our guest on social media:Stewart Muir on LinkedinRJ on LinkedinSend us Fan MailThe energy conversation is polarizing. But the reality is multidimensional. Get the full story with host Stewart Muir.Reach out to us with thoughts, questions, or ideas at [email protected]🎧 For audio versions of our podcast visit powerstruggle.ca and listen on the go in your favourite podcast app!Video available on Power Struggle’s YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@PowerStrugglePod

What happens when energy, security, and sustainability come together? Today Stewart sits down with Joe Calnan, energy security expert at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute and host of the Energy Security Cubed podcast. Together, they dive into the heart of what Power Struggle is truly all about: the energy trilemma of balancing affordability, reliability, and sustainability to build a more resilient and prosperous world.We discuss…What is energy security, and why does it matter? The energy trilemma: Can Canada achieve net-zero goals without sacrificing economic stability or energy reliability?Canada’s potential to be a trusted partner in solving global energy crises, from LNG exports to supporting allies like Poland and JapanThe broad 25% tariff the US wants to impose on Canada and how it could disrupt its economyJoe’s take on how geopolitical tensions, like Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, reveal weaknesses within energy systems and what Canada can do to strengthen its positionJoin the conversation in the comments and subscribe for more fact based, expert-led conversations all about modern energy!Follow us and our guest on social media:Joe Calnan on LinkedinStewart Muir on LinkedinEnergy Security Cubed PodcastVideo available on Power Struggle’s YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@PowerStrugglePod-The energy conversation is polarizing. But the reality is multidimensional. Get the full story with host Stewart Muir.Send us Fan MailThe energy conversation is polarizing. But the reality is multidimensional. Get the full story with host Stewart Muir.Reach out to us with thoughts, questions, or ideas at [email protected]🎧 For audio versions of our podcast visit powerstruggle.ca and listen on the go in your favourite podcast app!Video available on Power Struggle’s YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@PowerStrugglePod

What does it take to turn a green chicken into a global voice in energy? We dive into the world of Doomberg—the #1 paid finance Substack tackling energy, geopolitics, and predictions of what's to come.Global energy dynamics are more than just economics; they intersect deeply with immigration and social tensions. Doomberg discusses how an energy-rich or energy-poor environment can exacerbate societal issues.We discuss:Why a green chicken became the face for DoombergThe dirty secrets of the modern economy and today’s virtue struttingWhy we take energy for granted and who the real heroes areMaking Canada the 51st state: a US attempt to take Canada’s oil?Why Canadian citizens should be among the wealthiest people in the worldBetting on human ingenuity - always!Why peak oil is a mythWhat the “Church of Carbon” is and what it tells us about climate narrativesThe completion of LNG Canada and its global impactHow natural hydrogen could be the next big disruptorTune in to see why 300,000+ subscribers trust Doomberg for sharp, unfiltered insights.Mentioned in the show:The Year of the Dragon - free for Power Struggle subscribers:https://newsletter.doomberg.com/p/52366083-26e1-4289-899a-9352fb196a53More and More and More: An All-Consuming History of Energyhttps://www.amazon.ca/More-All-Consuming-History-Energy/dp/0241718899Follow us and our guest on social media:Doomberg on SubstackDoomberg WebsiteDoomberg on LinkedinStewart Muir on LinkedinSend us Fan MailThe energy conversation is polarizing. But the reality is multidimensional. Get the full story with host Stewart Muir.Reach out to us with thoughts, questions, or ideas at [email protected]🎧 For audio versions of our podcast visit powerstruggle.ca and listen on the go in your favourite podcast app!Video available on Power Struggle’s YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@PowerStrugglePod

Happy Holidays from Power Struggle! As developing nations grapple with rapid growth, we explore the dilemmas surrounding coal consumption and the implications for climate goals.Send us Fan MailThe energy conversation is polarizing. But the reality is multidimensional. Get the full story with host Stewart Muir.Reach out to us with thoughts, questions, or ideas at [email protected]🎧 For audio versions of our podcast visit powerstruggle.ca and listen on the go in your favourite podcast app!Video available on Power Struggle’s YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@PowerStrugglePod

What if the future of energy innovation lies in gaming technology? In this episode of Power Struggle, we are joined by Valentina Riggins, Senior Vice President of Digital Consulting at Worley. Valentina provides an in-depth look into the challenges and opportunities within the energy industry, bridging the gap between traditional energy practices and cutting-edge digital technologies.We cover:How can we truly innovate in energy?Why massive projects today will shape the futureDealing with conflicts, critiques and trade-offs in the energy transitionThe importance of early education and critical thinking in sustainabilityIs Hydrogen adoption possible?How AI and gaming technology are accelerating decision making and innovationWhy we need to step out of our comfort zoneFollow us and our guest on social media:Valentina Riggins on LinkedinStewart Muir on LinkedinSend us Fan MailThe energy conversation is polarizing. But the reality is multidimensional. Get the full story with host Stewart Muir.Reach out to us with thoughts, questions, or ideas at [email protected]🎧 For audio versions of our podcast visit powerstruggle.ca and listen on the go in your favourite podcast app!Video available on Power Struggle’s YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@PowerStrugglePod

Dr. Kent Fellows is an economist and assistant professor at the University of Calgary. With expertise in energy, infrastructure, and competition policy, Kent has advised provincial, federal, and international governments on major policy decisions. He’s also a Fellow at the City Hall Institute, contributing to cutting-edge research on energy and infrastructure economics.In this episode, Kent reveals how energy decisions ripple through households, businesses, and government revenues, exposing the often invisible costs Canadians face from lagging infrastructure.We dive more into:What’s the Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion?The invisible price Canadians pay without proper infrastructure plus savings opportunitiesCan the Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion truly save Vancouverites over $1,000 a year on gas?Why Alberta’s oilsands could produce the world’s “last barrel” of oilWhat’s at stake for Canada and the U.S. in energy trade and policy decisionsCriticism behind the carbon tax, “Ax the Tax” and Kent’s (maybe surprising!) take on itDo oil and gas companies actually care about the environment?The energy trilemma: Can we balance affordability, reliability, and sustainability?How oil sands producers are cutting emissions while staying globally competitiveHow to effectively plan for future infrastructureThrough Power Struggle, we’re giving audiences a holistic and objective view of the modern energy landscape. With Stewart Muir at the helm, listeners are invited into candid conversations with scientists, engineers, analysts, professors, sociologists, economists, and the many diverse voices addressing energy today.Send us Fan MailThe energy conversation is polarizing. But the reality is multidimensional. Get the full story with host Stewart Muir.Reach out to us with thoughts, questions, or ideas at [email protected]🎧 For audio versions of our podcast visit powerstruggle.ca and listen on the go in your favourite podcast app!Video available on Power Struggle’s YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@PowerStrugglePod

Bill Tieleman is one of British Columbia’s most seasoned and influential strategists. With decades of experience in political communications, including roles in the B.C. Premier’s Office, for the NDP, and the BC Federation of Labour, Bill has shaped campaigns and conversations across the province. As the founder of West Star Communications, he’s spent 25 years helping labor, business, non-profits, and Indigenous organizations navigate complex political landscapes. From his work overturning the HST to his commentary on today’s pressing political issues, Bill brings a unique perspective on strategy, power, and the challenges shaping our communities.Send us Fan MailThe energy conversation is polarizing. But the reality is multidimensional. Get the full story with host Stewart Muir.Reach out to us with thoughts, questions, or ideas at [email protected]🎧 For audio versions of our podcast visit powerstruggle.ca and listen on the go in your favourite podcast app!Video available on Power Struggle’s YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@PowerStrugglePod

What if we could align climate action with economic growth while empowering communities?Today we welcome Susan Downie-Gagnon, a changemaker in Canada’s natural resource sector.Beginning her career in medical science and HIV research, Susie followed her curiosity into various initiatives in sectors like forestry, bioenergy and clean tech. From leading one of Canada’s largest Indigenous equity ownership deals to driving innovation at UBC’s Faculty of Forestry, her journey reflects her commitment to aligning sustainability, economic growth, and social justice.Mentioned in this Episode:BC Forest Summit 2020Mom2MomSend us Fan MailThe energy conversation is polarizing. But the reality is multidimensional. Get the full story with host Stewart Muir.Reach out to us with thoughts, questions, or ideas at [email protected]🎧 For audio versions of our podcast visit powerstruggle.ca and listen on the go in your favourite podcast app!Video available on Power Struggle’s YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@PowerStrugglePod