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A podcast about the realities of energy, climate, and the Canadian economy. Presented by Resource Works and hosted by Stewart Muir and Margareta Dovgal.

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    • Jan 12, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 38m AVG DURATION
    • 10 EPISODES


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    Bonus: Energy advocates and leaders give advice to the federal government

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2022 65:43


    In this bonus episode of Cause & Affect, energy leaders and advocates give candid advice to the re-elected Liberal government about the future of this critically important industry in Canada. Hosts: Stewart Muir and Margareta DovgalGuests:Jean CharestGary MarSusannah PierceAaron GunnJen TurnerChief Wallace FoxDeidra GarykCory MorganSteve SaddlebackMolly BeckelSource of 2021 Throne Speech audio: https://www.canada.ca/en/privy-council/campaigns/speech-throne/2021/speech-from-the-throne.htmlCause & Affect is presented by Resource Works and hosted by Stewart Muir and Margareta Dovgal. The podcast is produced by Dale Richardson at 306 Media Productions.Follow or Subscribe to Cause & Affect on all major podcast apps, including SPOTIFY, APPLE PODCASTS, and STITCHER.The theme song for Cause & Affect is called "Logtown".

    "What are you doing about this?" MEG Energy CEO Derek Evans on the Oilsands Pathways to Net Zero project and efforts to decarbonize, innovation in the oil and gas industry, and the future of Calgary and Alberta's energy economy

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2021 39:53


    In this episode, Stewart and Margareta are joined by Derek Evans, CEO of MEG Energy. They discuss Derek's work and MEG Energy's involvement with the Oilsands Pathways to Net Zero project and efforts to decarbonize, the ongoing innovation work at MEG Energy, the future of Calgary and Alberts's energy economy, and a lot more.  Hosts: Stewart Muir and Margareta DovgalGuest: Derek Evans, CEO of MEG EnergyCause & Affect is presented by Resource Works and hosted by Stewart Muir and Margareta Dovgal. The podcast is produced by Dale Richardson at 306 Media Productions.Follow or Subscribe to Cause & Affect on all major podcast apps, including SPOTIFY, APPLE PODCASTS, and STITCHER.The theme song for Cause & Affect is called "Logtown".

    Indigenous energy and resource economic development, the future of Indigenous-Industry relationship, and opportunities in Canada's Arctic, and with Dr. Heather Exner-Pirot

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2021 45:19


    In this episode, Stewart and Margareta are joined by Dr. Heather Exner-Pirot - a research advisor with the Indigenous Resource Network, policy analyst with the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, board member of the Saskatchewan Indigenous Economic Development Network, and a Global Fellow with the Wilson Center.  They discuss indigenous economic participation in Canada's energy industries, the opportunities Canada's arctic provides to transport our energy around the world, the future of Indigenous-Industry relationships, and a lot more.Hosts: Stewart Muir and Margareta DovgalGuest: Dr. Heather Exner-PirotCause & Affect is presented by Resource Works and hosted by Stewart Muir and Margareta Dovgal. The podcast is produced by Dale Richardson at 306 Media Productions.Follow or Subscribe to Cause & Affect on all major podcast apps, including SPOTIFY, APPLE PODCASTS, and STITCHER.The theme song for Cause & Affect is called "Logtown".

    Hydrogen's growth and role in Canada's energy sector, with Matthew Klippenstein from Hydrogen BC.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2021 38:15


    On this episode, Stewart and Margareta are joined by Matthew Klippenstein, Regional Manager, Western Canada and Branch Manager for the Canadian Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Association (CHFCA) and Hydrogen BC (HyBC). They discuss the growing role of hydrogen in BC's transportation sector,  what Canada's energy sector can offer to help move hydrogen ahead, how Matthew got involved in the hydrogen sector, and much more. Hosts: Stewart Muir and Margareta DovgalGuest: Matthew KlippensteinCause & Affect is presented by Resource Works and hosted by Stewart Muir and Margareta Dovgal. The podcast is produced by Dale Richardson at 306 Media Productions.Follow or Subscribe to Cause & Affect on all major podcast apps, including SPOTIFY, APPLE PODCASTS, and STITCHER.The theme song for Cause & Affect is called "Logtown".

    Standing up for Indigenous resource and economic development, with Chris Sankey from Lax Kw' Alaams First Nation

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2021 39:28


    On this episode of Cause & Affect, Stewart and Margareta are joined by Chris Sankey, an Indigenous resource issues commentator and former councillor of the Lax Kw' Alaams First Nation, which is north of Prince Rupert. They discuss how Canada's energy sector can provide uplift for Indigenous communities and advance Reconciliation; Chris's role as a negotiator on the Pacific Northwest LNG agreement; the illegal protestors at Fairy Creek and at other projects that are preventing Indigenous economic participation and self-sufficiency; and his time as an elected councillor for the Lax Kw' Alaams. Guest: Chris SankeyHosts: Stewart Muir and Margareta Dovgal Cause & Affect is presented by Resource Works and hosted by Stewart Muir and Margareta Dovgal. The podcast is produced by Dale Richardson at 306 Media Productions.Follow or Subscribe to Cause & Affect on all major podcast apps, including SPOTIFY, APPLE PODCASTS, and STITCHER.The theme song for Cause & Affect is called "Logtown".

    An energy transition, Indigenous economic reconciliation, and pizza metaphors, with Marla Orenstein

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2021 39:13


    Cause & Affect is back! On this episode, Stewart and Margareta are joined by Marla Orenstein, Director of the Natural Resources Centre at the Canada West Foundation. They discuss the distinction between an energy transition and a "Just Transition"; opportunities for economic reconciliation with Indigenous communities in the resource industry;  a pizza metaphor that was "born of necessity" to describe the difference between Canada's carbon tax and clean fuel standards; and a lot more.  Guest: Marla Orenstein, Director of the Natural Resources Centre, Canada West FoundationHosts: Stewart Muir and Margareta DovgalCause & Affect is presented by Resource Works and hosted by Stewart Muir and Margareta Dovgal. The podcast is produced by Dale Richardson at 306 Media Productions.Follow or Subscribe to Cause & Affect on all major podcast apps, including SPOTIFY, APPLE PODCASTS, and STITCHER.The theme song for Cause & Affect is called "Logtown".

    The American and Global View of Canada's Energy Agenda, with Patricia Schouker

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2021 43:43


    In this episode of Cause & Affect, Stewart and Margareta are joined by Patricia Schouker, a Washington D.C.-based energy analyst. Together, they discuss how Canada's energy agenda is understood around the world; the connection between energy security and cybersecurity; and the role of liquified natural gas (LNG) in a transforming Canadian economy. As well, Stewart and Margareta discuss a recent column that calls for a ban on fossil fuel advertising.

    The Promise of a Northern Energy Corridor, with Josiah Haynes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2021 36:11


    In this episode of Cause & Affect, Stewart and Margareta are joined by their Resource Works colleague Josiah Haynes. The three discuss the potential for a northern energy corridor to significantly improve energy market access in Canada; the critical differences between energy "transition" vs. energy "transformation"; how much worldwide greenhouse gas emissions actually decreased during the pandemic (Stewart's guess is WAY off); and Stewart unsuccessfully tries to convince Producer Dale of becoming a TikTok producer.  Cause & Affect is presented by Resource Works and hosted by Stewart Muir and Margareta Dovgal. The podcast is produced by Dale Richardson at 306 Media Productions.Follow or Subscribe to Cause & Affect on all major podcast apps, including SPOTIFY, APPLE PODCASTS, and STITCHER.The theme song for Cause & Affect is called "Logtown".

    Virtuous but Meaningless Net Zero Aspirations, with David Yager

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2021 30:34


    On Episode 1 of Cause & Affect, hosts Stewart Muir and Margareta Dovgal are joined by David Yager, a Canadian energy commentator, author, policy analyst, and former oilfield services executive. David discusses his book, "From Miracle to Menace"; the much talked about but ultimately aspirational goal of "net zero" emissions; the fact that fossil fuels are absolutely essential to live in Canada; that viral "Thank you, North Face" video; and more. Cause & Affect is presented by Resource Works and hosted by Stewart Muir and Margareta Dovgal. The podcast is produced by Dale Richardson at 306 Media Productions.Follow or Subscribe to Cause & Affect on all major podcast apps, including SPOTIFY, APPLE PODCASTS, and STITCHER. Theme song for Cause & Affect is called "Logtown".This episode contains audio from a YouTube video by Chris Wright, CEO of Liberty Oilfield Services.

    Trailer: Introducing "Cause & Affect"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2021 1:47


    Cause & Affect is a new podcast from Resource Works, hosted by Stewart Muir and Margareta Dovgal. Listen to conversations and analysis with guests on the realities of energy, climate, and the Canadian economy.Learn more about Resource Works. Cause & Affect is produced by Dale Richardson at 306 Media Productions.

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