The oil-gas subsidies that aren’t

A new report claims Canada’s oil and gas pipelines received over $23 billion in federal subsidies. But is that really true?

$493 billion in oil and gas revenues to governments since 2000: More than the construction and real estate sectors combined

According to recent findings by the Canadian Energy Centre, revenue generated from oil and gas eclipsed the federal government’s contribution to family allowance and children’s benefits since 1970. The CEC’s Mark Milke and Lennie Kaplan weigh in.

REPORT: Measuring the impact of natural resources on PNWER economies

Statistical data and information is essential for making informed decisions about natural resources. Here’s our take on how some provinces, territories, and states in the Pacific NorthWest Economic Region are treating the issue – and how they can improve.

How not to squander our resource wealth

Saving up for a rainy day, or for retirement, is a challenge most people understand, but can governments be persuaded to take the same approach? Now is the time for British Columbians to discuss what kind of fund the province needs and what we can realistically expect it to deliver