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My Ten Favourite Charts from Nat Bullard
My ten favourite slides from Nat Bullard's 2026 presentation.
The Blindingly Obvious Global Energy Transition
Canadians are not ready for the global energy transition.
Greenwashing and Democracy
Greenwashing is a crucial battle in the protection of democracy.
From Hammurabi to Trump: Protecting Consumers and Competition in a Complex World
A good economy needs good rules.
In an age of economic instability, what can we learn from the 1970s?
The 1970s oil crisis totally rearranged the global economy. Let's learn from that.
A Citizen's Guide to the Energy Transition in BC - Part 3
The concluding part to the history of BC energy policy, and the work ahead of government and industry in 2025.
A Citizen's Guide to BC's Energy Transition - Part 1
The energy conversation in BC these days is not only dismal, but full of misinformation. Here's how we can better make sense of it.
The Future (Price) of Oil
The IEA estimates that global demand for oil will begin to decline by or before 2030. How bad could this be for Canadians?
Three Thoughts on Economic Development in Vancouver
In my time as an economic developer I’ve seen many mistakes and successes, I want to offer a few reflections and learnings to help others in the field.
The Business of Biodiversity
Biodiversity threats could more damaging than the climate crisis. Building economic models that sustain and regenerate nature, while supporting human prosperity are few and far between - but there are some promising initiatives worth following.