U.S. on track to double LNG exports while Canada dithers

U.S. on track to double LNG exports while Canada dithersLouisiana, Texas projects to add up to 190 million tonnes per year by 2030 As the Haisla Nation waits for the B.C. government’s delayed decision on its proposed three million tonne per year (mtpa) Cedar LNG project, a new report says the U.S. is on its way to adding up to 190 mtpa of new…

AI is going to affect your business

AI is going to affect your businessWhat are you going to do about it? Last week I asked a group of university students how they were using Artificial Intelligence or AI in their studies. Their response was fascinating: nine of the 10 students had tested ChatGPT for use in their courses. Some had generated whole papers, others had used it for…

How to reduce the risks of email attacks

How to reduce the risks of email attacksMalicious emails can lead to data breaches and ransomware attacks Malicious emails are a significant cybersecurity risk for many organizations. Email remains an important communication method for most organizations even though personal communication is migrating more to text, Facebook Messenger, LinkedIn Message, WhatsApp and various Asian apps. However, organizations continue to receive malicious emails that…

Canadian emission reduction targets making things worse for the planet

Canadian emission reduction targets making things worse for the planetAny emissions we cut here will simply pop up in jurisdictions with less stringent environmental regulations If Canada were to be carbon neutral tomorrow, it would take China only 21 days to ensure our current annual emissions were put back into the atmosphere. And it’s only expected to get worse. As a share of the…

Farmers are partnering with investors to bolster the agricultural sector

Farmers are partnering with investors to bolster the agricultural sectorDid you know that the largest farmland owner in the country is not even a farmer? We all know what’s happening to real estate these days. Everything got more expensive in a hurry, fueled by rock-bottom interest rates. But farming has also been impacted by lower interest rates and investors looking for safety and better…

India is “poised to become the factory to the world”

India is “poised to become the factory to the world”India’s total energy demand to grow by 70 per cent by 2040. Is Canada ready to take advantage of the opportunity? India’s GDP is expected to more than double over the next decade, reaching $7.5 trillion in 2031 compared to $3.5 trillion in 2022, according to a forecast by Morgan Stanley, with analysts predicting it…

Rents are out of control, but let’s not blame ‘the market’ for our woes

Rents are out of control, but let’s not blame ‘the market’ for our woesGradually, entire cities are becoming unaffordable for working families A new report from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) shows that rents are skyrocketing in many, if not most, Canadian cities. No surprise there. But this year’s annual report also documents, for the first time, rent increases in vacant units. It shows rents going…

Canada has the potential to be a natural-gas powerhouse

Canada has the potential to be a natural-gas powerhouseThe world knows this, and they are simply pleading with Canada to unlock its full potential Canada’s natural gas producers and supporters have long touted that a strong liquefied natural gas (LNG) sector could provide two critical benefits: Canada would benefit economically by diversifying our buyers, and second, lower emissions Canadian LNG could potentially displace…

The three most likely reasons your business is struggling

The three most likely reasons your business is strugglingFix these three things and your business will thrive again Jesse sat in my office shaking his head. His business was grossing millions of dollars in sales, yet his bottom line was miserable. Not only was he discouraged about his results, he felt he had lost control of his employees, and it was difficult for…

Haisla Chief frustrated waiting on regulatory decision for Cedar LNG

Haisla Chief frustrated waiting on regulatory decision for Cedar LNG“Cedar is not only important from a Haisla perspective, [but from] a global perspective” The Haisla Nation is growing anxious for a regulatory decision on its proposed $3-billion Cedar LNG project on the west coast of Canada at the Port of Kitimat. If constructed, the floating liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facility, in partnership with…