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The fall of a Canadian giant

The fall of a Canadian giant

The new Imperial Oil is essentially a collection of operating plants run out of “global business centres.” That is, not run from Canada or by...

06.10.2025 10

National Observer

Ross Belot

A reality check on nation building

We can either stay hewers of wood and drawers of water, or finish the job and keep the refining profit in Canada.

19.09.2025 10

National Observer

Ross Belot

Mark Carney and Danielle Smith — It’s 2025, Not 1947

In the 1950s, the economy was the only concern — climate change wasn't yet on government's radar. That isn't the case in 2025, and...

05.08.2025 10

National Observer

Ross Belot

Mark Carney is reviving the oilsands discussion — and it's giving me whiplash

It's a fantasy that another pipeline will unlock new riches in the oilsands. But as long as the federal government doesn't pay for it, the...

27.06.2025 10

National Observer

Ross Belot

Not Justin Trudeau? Prove It, Mark Carney — On Climate

Canadians have been fed a steady diet of climate noise — photo-ops, grand announcements, and lofty targets — none of which have translated into...

09.05.2025 10

National Observer

Ross Belot

Politicians, stop the magical pipeline talk and do your job

If we accept reality and stop talking about pipeline delusions to re-create an oilsands boom, then we can talk about opportunities that might exist...

04.03.2025 10

National Observer

Ross Belot

The 'What about China?' excuse simply doesn't hold up

Have you noticed that whenever you start talking with someone who opposes climate change action in Canada, they ask, "What about China?" They argue...

08.10.2024 20

National Observer

Ross Belot