28-Year-Old Doubts Achieving Net Zero This Century

Prime Minister Mark Carney’s ambitious vision for Canada as an energy superpower faces skepticism amid doubts about achieving net-zero emissions, now forecasted by Det Norske Veritas to be delayed until the 2090s. Joe Calnan, VP of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, argues that current projects lack the nation-building infrastructure necessary for long-term economic cohesion, suggesting a need for strategic planning beyond 2050. He emphasizes that genuine nation-building examples, like the Canadian Pacific Railway, must inspire future infrastructure goals. While Carney aims to double non-U.S. exports, Calnan warns that without strong policy support, significant pipeline expansions may remain unrealized.

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