In a special episode of The Brief, BCA President Adam Legge sits down with Robert “RJ” Johnston, Senior Director of Research at the Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University, to discuss Canada’s place in a dynamic and rapidly-changing energy landscape.
As a leading expert in global energy markets, RJ discusses the impact of the U.S.-China trade war, the shifting dynamics of OPEC+, and the potential for a “Fortress North America” approach to energy security. Adam and RJ also dive into the importance of Canada’s energy resources in supporting its manufacturing sector, which RJ refers to as the “spirit of Sarnia,” and the two envision how a strategic partnership between Canada and the U.S. could leverage their combined strengths.
In this episode:
- RJ’s background
- What is going on in the global energy markets
- How the energy market may play out: the winners and losers
- The U.S. position on Energy: “Fortress America” or “Fortress North America”?
- Canada and the upcoming G7
- The future of Canada’s energy industry and the “spirit of Sarnia”
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