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What happens when a country has energy, but not the infrastructure to act independently? In this episode of the Future of the Energy Transition expert series, Jackie Forrest, Executive Director of the @arcenergyinst , argues that in a world where energy increasingly shapes geopolitics, Canada’s lack of export and connection infrastructure limits its ability to choose partners and protect its autonomy. Bruce Lourie, C.M., President of the @iveyfoundation , warns that Canada’s fragmented electricity systems, split by internal barriers, stand in sharp contrast to the integrated grids seen in other countries. Hosted by John Cook, Senior VP & Portfolio Manager at @MackenzieInvest , the message is clear: energy infrastructure gaps aren’t just economic inefficiencies, they’re strategic vulnerabilities in a changing global energy order. Watch the full episode: lnkd.in/evvhZ98N #EnergyTransition #CanadaEnergy #EnergySecurity #Infrastructure #Geopolitics #CleanElectricity #StrategicAutonomy #NationBuilding #CanadianEconomy

If US climate politics wobble, does that mean the global energy transition is stalling? In this episode of the Future of the Energy Transition Series, Bruce Lourie, President of the Ivey Foundation, warns that Canada should not be spooked by the US flip-flopping, and should stay the course on renewables and electrification. Bruce Lourie, C.M. is joined by Jackie Forrest, Executive Director of the @arcenergyinst , and the conversation is hosted by John Cook, Senior VP & Portfolio Manager at @MackenzieInvest. Presented by Mackenzie Investments. Watch the full episode: lnkd.in/evvhZ98N #EnergyTransition #ClimatePolicy #CleanEnergy #CanadaEnergy #COP #GlobalEnergy #EnergyInfrastructure #LongTermThinking

Canada has long been a global pioneer in quantum science. But as global competition accelerates, the challenge is no longer discovery alone, it’s turning breakthroughs into real-world impact. In her latest article, “Quantum Leadership in Canada: How to Turn Scientific Strength into Global Impact,” Diana Virgovicova, Founder & CEO of @Xatoms_AI explores how Canada can strengthen the bridge between research, commercialization, and industry to remain competitive in the emerging quantum economy. Read the full article below 👇 lnkd.in/efmtJrud #Quantum #Innovation #Canada #DeepTech #Research #Commercialization

How can countries with far less energy production and resources shape global markets and politics, while Canada struggles to be heard? In episode 1 of The Future of the Energy Transition Series, Jackie Forrest, Executive Director at @arcenergyinst Institute, and Bruce Lourie, C.M., President of the @iveyfoundation , break down why production and energy potential without market access equals lost influence. The expert series is hosted by John Cook, Senior VP & Portfolio Manager at Mackenzie Investments, and presented by @MackenzieInvest. Watch the full episode: lnkd.in/evvhZ98N #EnergyTransition #CanadaEnergy #EnergySecurity #Geopolitics #Pipelines #LNG #StrategicAutonomy #NationBuilding #CanadianEconomy

By every measure, Canada should be an energy superpower. It produces 5.5 million barrels of oil and 20 billion cubic feet of gas per day, surpassing most major global players, and has natural resources and clean energy generation capacity that are the envy of the world. But our real energy weakness? A lack of connective infrastructure. Without pipelines to our own coasts and a national electricity grid, we remain "beholden" to a single customer and to small disconnected regions, costing our economy billions in lost revenue. True autonomy requires nation-building infrastructure: West Coast pipelines, LNG terminals, and an interconnected national grid. The inaugural episode of The Future of the Energy Transition series, presented by Mackenzie Investments, explores the political and cultural hurdles to achieving Canadian energy autonomy. Check out the interview featuring Jackie Forrest, Executive Director of @arcenergyinst , Bruce Lourie, C.M., President of the @iveyfoundation, and host John Cook, Senior VP & Portfolio Manager at @MackenzieInvest. 🔗 youtube.com/watch?v=F_ZO7K… #EnergyTransition #EnergySuperpower #TheFutureEconomy #MackenzieInvestments #CdnPoli #EnergySecurity #microenCdnEcon #OilAndGas #CleanEnergy

The world’s appetite for energy is exploding. Since 1990, global energy use has surged 70%, and with the global population projected to hit 10 billion by 2050, the pressure on our systems is reaching a breaking point. We aren't just talking about a "transition" - we are talking about a total reengineering of the global economy. We are proud to launch our new Expert Series: The Future of the Energy Transition, presented by @MackenzieInvest. In the series’ inaugural piece, "Powering the Global Energy Future," David Rutherford (AVP Sustainability Research at @MackenzieInvest) explores why the path to a sustainable future is no longer just about climate mitigation - it’s about energy security and accessibility. Read the full op-ed 👉 lnkd.in/eccB_pxi

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The real risk isn’t AI - it’s doing nothing. While 79% of Canadians worry about AI outcomes, only 25% have actually been trained to use it. This gap is creating a dangerous rise in “Shadow AI,” where employees use unapproved, open-source tools that expose companies to misinformation and cybersecurity threats. If we don't bridge the training gap, we aren't avoiding risk - we are inviting it. Read more from Mark Doble, CEO at @alexi_legal_ai, at the link below.

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With global investment in clean energy topping $2.1T USD and rising, Alberta’s economic future depends on modernizing infrastructure, scaling clean electricity, and leaning into industrial strengths - from carbon capture to critical minerals processing, from green chemistry to alternative proteins. Read more from Keren Perla Director of Energy Futures Lab at the link below.

Women’s health is still treated as a niche concern. But the consequences of this neglect are anything but small. Read more from Louise Pichette Director Health Sciences at @MaRSDD at the link below.

"The next 48-60 months will determine whether Canada becomes a global fintech leader." In this op-ed, the finance and technology leader Naga Parvatharajan, CEO of @ratehub, contends that the Canadian financial ecosystem needs to accelerate the implementation of initiatives, like the Real-Time Rail and Open Banking frameworks, to fully capitalize on the current market window. thefutureeconomy.ca/op-eds/how-can…

“Ambition is not the thing constraining the global energy transition-time is the biggest constraint,” warns Farid Madhani, CFO of @peakpower_inc. The math simply doesn’t work when electricity demand from AI and electrification doubles faster than we can build infrastructure. shorturl.at/yLG25

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Look at creators today. One person has to do everything-vision, strategy, production, marketing, community. It’s unsustainable. But agentic AI is changing the time. Read more from Shahrzad Rafati, CEO and Founder @HeyRHEI, at the link below.

As our digital identities become smarter and more capable, we enter the age of Identic AI - a world where 24-hour AI companions can streamline daily tasks, improve health and wellness, and offer lifelong learning to those who seek it. Read more from Don Tapscott, Co-founder & Executive Chairman of Blockchain Research Institute at the link below.

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Did you know the non-profit sector is Canada’s largest employer - even bigger than construction and manufacturing combined? Yet it’s barely even mentioned in our economic playbook. Read more from Duke Chang, President and CEO of CanadaHelps, at the link below.

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What if Canada’s future security doesn’t depend on fighter jets or border patrol- but on Indigenous youth? Read more from Jennifer Brennan, Senior Director of Canada Programs at the @MastercardFdn, at the link below.