Premier Danielle Smith’s call for public consultations on nuclear power is a pivotal step for Alberta’s future. At Alberta Enterprise Group, we see nuclear as one of the safest, cleanest, and most reliable ways to meet rising demand while powering growth, cutting emissions, and strengthening energy sovereignty.
Governments across Europe and North America are facing a stark choice: maintain expansive welfare states or meet rising NATO defence commitments. With aging populations, mounting debt, and sluggish growth, leaders in Germany, Spain, Canada, and France are beginning to admit the welfare state may no longer be affordable. The question is whether voters will agree.
Is Canada heading down the wrong path by copying Europe’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism? Dr. Nemeth’s article explores how adopting the EU’s model could burden Canadian exporters, strain U.S. relations, and why a smarter path lies in trade diversification on Canada’s own terms.
On this podcast episode of The Nemeth Report, Dr. Tammy Nemeth chats with energy expert Paul Tice to discuss his recent report, A Strategy for Financing the Nuclear Future. Tice discusses why U.S. nuclear power projects have stalled, lessons from Vogtle, and innovative financing strategies to advance the future of nuclear energy.
When governments take ownership stakes in private companies, business decisions can become politicized, efficiency may decline, and taxpayer support often increases. Global experience – from the U.S. to Europe and Canada – show that mixed enterprises rarely outperform the private sector. The challenge ahead is ensuring policies encourage innovation and investment without blurring the lines between government and business.
New York mayoral front-runner Zohran Mamdani is making headlines with his affordability agenda, promising expanded free public services, social housing, and public transit subsidies funded by higher taxes. While the proposals aim to ease the cost of living for New Yorkers, economists and critics question their long-term effects on the city’s economy and housing market.
Europe’s economy is high-taxed, over-regulated, and underperforming – not a model Canada should copy. While trade and cooperation with the EU bring benefits, adopting Europe’s economic policies could hurt Canada’s competitiveness and strain relations with the U.S. Instead of imitating Europe, Canada should focus on building a uniquely competitive economy that thrives globally.
Canada is shifting trade from the US to the EU under Mark Carney, but tough EU climate rules risk pricing out Canadian businesses – especially small and energy-intensive ones. Meanwhile, the US remains a simpler partner, and Asia offers growing, less regulated markets. Is EU integration worth the cost?
Canada is a global leader in zero-carbon electricity, generating over 80% of its power from clean sources. This isn’t just good for the climate – it’s a competitive advantage. It’s time to own this success and make clean electricity central to our national story.
Join us for AEG’s signature Monthly Member Call – an exclusive opportunity for members to collaborate, connect, and discover new ways to grow together! Gain inspiration at August’s Member Connect Call with a presentation from Lance Clarke, Vice President of Commercialization & Strategy with ARC Clean Technology.
