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So, how is energy shaped by policy?
Energy policy is important because Canada is a major producer and exporter of energy.
In Canada, we have many energy sources and different levels of government play different roles in energy policy.
- The federal government oversees energy issues that cross borders, sets national energy standards and works on issues like climate change and environmental protection.
- The provinces and territories have control over the development of natural resources, within their borders, and they decide how these resources are developed and managed.
- Indigenous governments have a big say on energy projects on or near their lands and work with federal and provincial governments to ensure that their rights and interests are respected.
Energy policy in Canada aims to find the balance economic benefits, environmental protection, and energy security.
Fellows featured in this module
- Cole
- Nychka
2024/25 Fellow
Cole works to help utilities better serve customers and to enable the affordable, net-zero energy system the future requires of us. He is passionate about decarbonizing gas utilities (and all energy systems) and removing the barriers that prevent this.
Cole is a Professional Engineer, has a B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering and an MBA, and is happy husband with three growing sons.
- Alexandria
- Shrake
2017/2018 Fellow
Alexandria Shrake comes from a STEM background, having graduated in 2012 with a BSc in science with a major in geophysics from the University of Calgary. Alex has demonstrated her passion for critical reasoning by starting an educational society that focuses on data-driven social media about energy and emissions called ENERGYminute (www.energyminute.ca).
Alex has worked with students and the public to cultivate a passion for STEM for five years through the Canadian Society of Exploration Geophysicists (CSEG). Alexandria has also led a team of young professionals in a national online communications committee to ensure that scholarships, mentorship and learning opportunities are equal across the country through the CSEG.
In Alex’s career at Chevron Canada Resources, she develops oil, natural gas and water resources on a team and practices operating in sensitive environments.
Alex can be found in Banff National park trail running year-round, in coffee shops in downtown Calgary socializing and working on her passion project ENERGYminute.
- Kay
- She
2017/2018 Fellow
Kay She practices corporate commercial law at Bennett Jones LLP focusing on the following areas: oil & gas; climate change & emissions trading; and Aboriginal law. Prior to law, Kay spent four years working at the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers as a policy and government relations advisor, with a focus on Canada-U.S. energy issues.
Kay holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, a Master of Public Policy, and a Juris Doctor degree – all from the University of Calgary. She completed an internship at the D.C. think tank, the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, and an exchange semester at the University of Amsterdam.
In the community, Kay serves on the Board of Directors of the Young Professionals in Energy – Calgary Chapter. She enjoys snowboarding and teaching barre fitness classes. She also volunteers with the Calgary Stampede on initiatives to welcome newcomers to the city. Kay was born in Hong Kong, raised in Canada, and is grateful to have a breadth of international experiences shaping her views.
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Congratulations on successfully completing all 8 Policy 101 modules along with the case study! Teachers are encouraged to download the certificate of completion for each student to signify their understanding of the topic.
