David Keane, a globally experienced LNG executive and advisor, told directors of the First Nations Natural Gas Alliance that projects built in genuine partnership with Indigenous communities hold a clear competitive advantage in today’s global LNG market: Speaking during an online presentation to the Alliance’s board, Keane emphasized that Canada remains uniquely positioned to develop a world-class LNG …
Manitoba is putting up $51 million in new funding to help upgrade the Hudson Bay Railway, as federal and provincial government officials begin work toward the possibility of expanding the Port of Churchill in northern Manitoba. Arctic Gateway Group, a partnership of Hudson Bay communities and 29 First Nations, owns the port. It says the …
Our newsletter: 29 January 2026 LNG and natural gas a national imperative Alliance CEO Karen Ogen (above) had key messages for Canada as she spoke to a meeting of Alliance advisors in January: “Looking ahead, 2026 looks to be a pivotal year for First Nations’ interest in natural-gas development. . . . “LNG and natural-gas …
Increased Canadian LNG exports have the potential to reduce global emissions by displacing higher-intensity sources of supply, says a report from the Public Policy Forum, an independent, non-partisan and non-profit think tank. The Energy Future Forum report, in partnership with the Canadian Chamber Future of Business Centre, opens with this: “Drawing on analysis by Navius …
Our newsletter: 15 January 2026 From pipeline backlash to benefits As elected chief councillor for the Wet’suwet’en First Nation in BC, Karen Ogen faced “huge backlash” for the decision to support the Coastal GasLink natural-gas pipeline and LNG. But there were benefits, and “our community is thriving now.” Karen now is CEO of our First …
