Jeff Lagerquist is a Senior Reporter for Yahoo Finance Canada, covering a collection of beats from the energy transition, to the sports betting industry, and the cannabis sector. He's previously worked as a reporter and digital producer for CTV National, BNN Bloomberg, and the Financial Post.
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'Failure of Alberta to act' boosts need for national energy plan: experts
However, some feel the province's tense relationship with the federal government on energy transition is improving.
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Dollarama says growth plan 'incompatible' with long-term climate goals
However, the Montreal-based company says it's committed to adopting more challenging emissions goals in the future.
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Oil 'mega bulls' tamed in 2023: RBC survey
A recession or a weakeningmacroeconomic backdrop was the most widely-cited downside risk over the next six to 12 months.
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Tesla's Canadian market share lowest since mid-2021: S&P Global
Scotiabank has warned that high borrowing costs and stubborn inflation could limit EV sales in the country.
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Oil price boost finally lifts outlook for Canadian oil: S&P Global
S&P Global Commodity Insights now sees oilsands production reaching 3.7 million barrels per day by 2030.
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Doug Ford weakened EV sales in Ontario: General Motors VP
Ford has dismissed EV purchase subsidies as a benefit for “millionaires,” instead shifting his government's focus to boosting Ontario’s appeal as a hub for electric vehicle and battery manufacturing.
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New clean fuel rules will hit poorer Canadians the hardest, budget watchdog warns
Saskatchewan, Alberta, and Newfoundland and Labrador will see the highest increased costs, according to the PBO
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‘Extremely bullish’: Oil could hit US$100 per barrel this summer
Energy Aspects sees global oil demand growing by 1.5 million barrels of oil equivalent per day in 2023, led by China’s reopening.
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Algonquin Power could lower risk with renewable asset sales: analysts
CEO Arun Banskota says the time is right to evaluate the business following a failed deal to buy a Kentucky utility for US$2.6 billion.
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Why electric vehicle sales in Canada may stall
EV sales in the country take a hit as consumers grapple with inflation and rising interest rates, says a Scotiabank economist.
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'I think we can eliminate work,' says new Suncor CEO
Rich Kruger did not specify a timeline for implementing efficiency plans.
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Enbridge adds 'layers of defence' to Mainline ahead of TMX opening
A top executive listed a number of factors protecting the company's massive North American pipeline network from competition.
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Oil prices threaten Canadian Natural's shareholder return plan, CEO warns
The oilsands company's CEO says lower crude prices may see the company miss its latest debt target.
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Electric vehicle charging in Ontario just got 'really, really cheap' for some owners
The Ontario government on Monday rolled out its new ultra-low overnight electricity price option through the Ministry of Energy.
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Suncor to buy TotalEnergies' Canadian business for up to $6.1B
The Calgary-based company says the acquisition is expected to add 135,000 barrels a day of net bitumen production capacity and 2.1 billion barrels of reserves to its oilsands portfolio.
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Canada's new investment rules are being inspired by dishwashers, refrigerators
The country's forthcoming rules for labelling "green" and "transition" investments aim to ease uncertainty about greenwashing.
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Cameco signs 10-year uranium deal with Bulgaria
The Saskatchewan-based company says the deal extending through 2033 is its first with the Balkan nation.
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Parkland CEO's rising pay slammed by U.S. activist investor
A New York-based activist hedge fund is taking aim at Canadian fuel retailer Parkland, again.
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Algonquin downgraded by CIBC; analyst predicts long road to recovery
In a widely expected move, Algonquin Power & Utilities confirmed on Monday the deal to buy Kentucky Power from American Electric Power had fallen through.
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Cenovus Energy downgraded as U.S. refineries hurt margins
Cenovus Energy aims to cut its net debt position to less than $4 billion in 2023.