ARC ENERGY IDEAS

This week on the podcast, Peter and Jackie cover the US midterm election results and their potential implications for energy policy and Canada. They discuss why Trump’s veto power could limit legislative changes and debate the likelihood of the Iran war ending. They also consider the possibility of a windfall tax on oil and gas, which some Democrats have pushed for over the past year, as well as increased headwinds for data centres in states led by Democratic governors, and whether this could...

British Columbia has seen a major political shift with the election of a majority Conservative government led by Premier-designate Lorne Doerkson after nine years of NDP rule. During the campaign, the Conservatives released their “BC Energy Superpower Plan: Build More Faster” on September 28, 2026. On this week’s podcast, Peter and Jackie are joined by Stewart Muir, President and CEO of Resource Works, a leading voice in Canada’s natural resource sector with a focus on British Columbia....

This episode is also available as a video on YouTube. This week on the podcast, Peter and Jackie review the latest election news, including the BC election, which produced a Conservative majority government over the weekend, and the Alberta referendum, including the question on separation. Jackie then shares highlights from the Electricity Transformation Canada conference in Toronto, an annual event developed by the Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA), including a conversatio...

In this week's podcast, Peter and Jackie discuss global oil and diesel markets, the government’s role in major infrastructure projects, including the Pacific Link pipeline, and widening Canadian heavy oil discounts. Escalating conflict in the Middle East has raised oil prices and renewed concerns over supply. Wars in the Middle East and Russia have also constrained refining capacity, tightening diesel supplies. With affordability and the US midterm elections in focus, Peter and Jackie d...

This podcast is also available as a video on YouTube The federal government introduced Bill C-39 (Building Canada Strong Act) on September 21, 2026. The bill aims to complete project reviews in one year, with a single window for proponents, rather than requiring them to deal with multiple federal and provincial agencies. Business stakeholders have responded positively to the draft legislation. This week on the podcast, our guest is Gitane De Silva, Founder & President of GDSt...