🧵Big news for Canada’s grid! $4.2M for the new Western Transmission Catalysts initiative will advance Indigenous-led clean transmission projects across B.C., AB, SK & MB. 👇 calgaryherald.com/news/federal...

🧵Quebec’s new Integrated Energy Resource Management Plan demonstrates the province is thinking practically about how to anticipate ⚡power demand & economic growth while keeping emissions low. ⬇️ www.quebec.ca/gouvernement...

In the race for global investment, Canada risks turning away investment unless it transforms how the country plans and builds electricity systems. The federal government has a critical role to play working with provinces to deliver national benefits.👇 https://climateinstitute.ca/reports/power-play/

🧵The federal government’s recent announcement of 5 priority power-line projects (interties), a Federal-Provincial-Territorial Framework, and a Transmission InterConnect Strategy—is a meaningful step forward. ⬇️ www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

Europe’s deadly heatwave would be virtually impossible without fossil fuel-driven climate change, according to new research by World Weather Attribution. 👇 https://www.worldweatherattribution.org/fossil-fuel-emissions-have-rapidly-worsened-european-heatwaves-in-just-a-few-decades/

Indigenous governments are central to building clean, flexible power grids in Canada. Indigenous peoples are the largest asset owners outside of Crown corps and utilities, with equity in nearly 550 projects, roughly $260B in electricity infrastructure⬇️ https://climateinstitute.ca/reports/power-play/

Climate change is making droughts longer, more frequent and more severe across 🇨🇦, especially across much of central Canada. But there’s a lot governments can do to protect Canadians. Read more in our fact sheet ⬇️ https://climateinstitute.ca/news/fact-sheet-climate-change-and-drought/

We learned so much from this week’s discussions on the Indigenous Perspectives case studies. Thank you to the authors, our partner Centre for Indigenous Environmental Resources our sponsor Vancity, and everyone who attended. If you missed the events, watch the videos here🔽 https://ow.ly/jyhm50ZhyrE

Recent changes to Alberta's industrial carbon market leaves Varme Energy's proposed waste-to-energy project "on life support" by reducing the value of carbon credits. Read more 👇 https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/bakx-varme-edmonton-smith-carney-carbon-tax-tier-9.7247705

4 pillars are required to enable equitable Indigenous participation in the critical minerals sector. A new scoping paper prepared by Affinity North and funded by Future Skills Centre | Centre des Compétences futures breaks down each pillar with evidence and policy options👇 https://ow.ly/RRqX50ZgWyp

Falling costs of solar, wind and batteries mean that flexible, clean grids can deliver abundant power at lower prices—a big change in just a few years. Yet Canada lags its international peers deploying these technologies. Read more ⬇️ https://climateinstitute.ca/reports/power-play/

Great, productive conversations between our board/executive, Council of Yukon First Nations Grand Chief Math'ieya Alatani, and Yukon Premier Currie Dixon. Looking forward to future discussions about the Yukon’s unique climate realities and energy opportunities!

Severe thunderstorms flooded roads, homes and buildings in Montreal over the weekend after dumping up to 170 mm of rain in just two hours. These types of events are significantly increasing in frequency and intensity as climate change worsens. https://ow.ly/ocLi50ZflZG

Low-cost clean power can give Canada a competitive edge in the global race for investment. But most provinces are not planning to build enough new supply or transmission to meet increasing demand from large industrial projects. Read our latest report👇 https://climateinstitute.ca/reports/power-play/

This National Indigenous Peoples Day, we're reflecting on the resilience, ingenuity and leadership of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples in the energy transition and climate policy. Check out this new Indigenous-led research offering key guidance. 👇 www.nationalobserver.com/2026/06/20/o...

Great example of Indigenous leadership in clean energy with majority ownership from 10 First Nations in Saskatchewn.🌬️⬇️ The Rose Valley Wind project will power about 100,000 homes once complete while delivering long-term economic benefits. https://ow.ly/olS950ZeGox

In today’s era of low-cost clean energy technologies, grid flexibility is the new competitive advantage. Canada can improve flexibility and keep electricity rates competitive with more battery storage, transmission, and demand response.👇 https://climateinstitute.ca/reports/power-play/

Last call to register for the Indigenous Perspectives roundtables! Co-hosted with CIER, they bring together people from across the country to learn from Indigenous-led research. Secure your spot for June 22 and 23! Register here 🔽 https://ow.ly/rp6p50Z91Je

Our latest analysis shows why utility-scale batteries are starting to take off in Canada, making for a cleaner, cheaper, more flexible power grid👇 https://440megatonnes.ca/insight/pairing-batteries-with-wind-and-solar-cleaner-more-flexible-grids/

A new case study out today argues that Métis harvesting narratives are vitally important climate data, and that governments should prioritize that knowledge by ensuring people have access to the land that sustains it. Read the full case study by Conor Kerr 🔽 https://ow.ly/UkJP50Z91zM

🇨🇦🔌 A new report from the Canadian Climate Institute finds that if industrial electricity demand—expected to grow for the first time in decades—continues to outpace supply, Canada risks missing out on major investments due to an underbuilt clean electricity system. Learn more👇 #cdnpoli

⚡ NEW REPORT⚡ Clean power can give Canada a competitive edge in the global race for investment in major industrial projects—but only if the country transforms how it plans and builds its electricity systems. ⬇️🧵 climateinstitute.ca/reports/powe...

What are the benefits to Indigenous owners of electricity transmission projects? New analysis shows why Indigenous-led transmission is a generational opportunity. Read the full case study by Frank Busch, Joel Krupa, Kwatuuma Cole Sayers, and Tamara Krawchenko 🔽 https://ow.ly/4CSz50Z91lF

How many companies that mention Indigenous Peoples in public filings commit to obtain Free, Prior and Informed Consent? New research shows how often companies share incomplete info about Indigenous rights in climate disclosures. Read the full case study by Raylene Whitford. https://ow.ly/ke3m50Z91fB

Great news in Ontario!⚡️ 🔋Battery storage projects won all 640 MW of IESO’s latest capacity contracts, beating out gas at some of the lowest prices in recent procurements. Every project is 50%+ Indigenous-owned. news.ontario.ca/en/release/1...

A new case study shows how Gitanyow First Nation developed a tool to help exert their authority over development projects like Ksi Lisims LNG in the face of growing climate pressures. Read the full case study by Tara Marsden/Naxginkw and Chris Joseph 🔽 https://ow.ly/wiTG50Z91uL

🧵Canada needs to get better at responding to climate-fuelled wildfires. But we also need to reduce wildfire risk before it becomes a disaster. A new Senate Committee report outlines how the catastrophic effects are harming lives, communities, and critical economic sectors.⬇️

Have you reserved your spot for the Indigenous Perspectives roundtables? On June 22 & 23, hear from the authors of four new Indigenous-led case studies and learn how Indigenous governance can inform more effective projects and policies. Register today! https://ow.ly/LFV450Z8ZPV

How is the clean energy transition unfolding across Canada? Jeremy Moorhouse travels from Vancouver to St-John’s, stopping from project to project, to document it all. Check out the full initiative and his stories on the first sites he visited 👇 https://cleanenergybuildout.ca/

The shares of both gas and coal in the global electricity mix have declined in recent years, as renewables have risen. Check out the latest analysis from @ember-energy.org ⬇️

Four new case studies in partnership with CIER highlight Indigenous-led research on policy issues spanning sustainable finance, clean growth, emissions mitigation, adaptation, and impact assessments. Read them all here ⬇️ https://climateinstitute.ca/reports/indigenous-perspectives/

We are thrilled to co-present a session, Costs and Benefits: Building the Economic Case for Adaptation at #AdaptationCanada2026 in Toronto from September 22 to 24. Register today! adaptationcanada2026.ca/registration

La décarbonation du secteur des bâtiments est un défi commun d'un bout à l'autre du Canada. 🏨🏘️ Le Comité consultatif sur les changements climatiques du Québec présente des pistes concrètes pour réduire les GES avec de nouvelles recommandations👇 https://ow.ly/rTYR50Z8SLg

In 2020, EVs made up just 4% of all car sales globally. Their share rose to 25% in 2025 – and is set to grow close to 30% this year. And by 2035, even without any new policy announcements, EVs could account for about half of global car sales 👉 iea.li/49UkWCh

This #WorldEnvironmentDay is a good time to highlight that climate change is still a major concern for nearly two-thirds of Canadians. Read more on why climate concern hasn’t disappeared and could swing back as a top public priority soon. 👇 https://ow.ly/AnWw50Z8blo#WorldEnvironmentDay

We dug into the emissions impacts of the sweeping policy changes under the Canada-Alberta MOU deal—here’s what we found out. (Hint: It barely moves the needle) 👇 https://440megatonnes.ca/insight/canada-alberta-mou-leaves-emissions-largely-unchanged/

Don’t forget to register for the Indigenous Perspectives roundtables on June 22 and 23! Hear from the authors of four new Indigenous-led case studies and learn how Indigenous governance can inform more effective projects and policies. Register today! https://ow.ly/Ruik50Z7jRF

Preparing for rising heat and heavy rainfall driven by climate change could save governments up to $9 billion in infrastructure costs each year. Read more from Ryan Ness and Peter Weltman 🔽 https://climateinstitute.ca/canada-cant-afford-fall-behind-climate-proofing-infrastructure/

Climate Institute President Rick Smith met with Marlene Puffer, Chair of Canada’s Taxonomy and Transition Planning Council, at Toronto Climate Week where he also gave a talk titled Under-reported but Unstoppable: The two most important forces shaping the climate issue today.

Congratulations to Elizabeth Dowdeswell, Board member of the Climate Institute, for the honorary doctorate she received today from the University of Toronto! 👏 https://www.utoronto.ca/news/elizabeth-dowdeswell-receives-u-t-honorary-degree-lifetime-public-service-and-civic-leadership

Do you have questions on the Canada-Alberta MOU Implementation Agreement? Join our AMA webinar on June 5th, 12-1pm EST, to hear about our new modelling examining the MOU’s emissions impacts. We’ll also answer your questions on the topic. Register 🔽 https://ow.ly/WMhA50Z6TE9

👏A very big congrats to our partners in design @chezvoila.com for winning 3 awards from the International Institute for Information Design! Two of those awards were for Canadian Climate Institute projects (our Heat Pump Calculator and Heat Exchange report). 👇

Canada can’t afford to fall behind in climate-proofing, as rising heat and heavy rains strain public roads, bridges, and water systems. Read more from the Institute’s Ryan Ness and Canadian Infrastructure Council’s Peter Weltman👇 https://ow.ly/tz6F50Z6Ff8

Great news ⬇️ Check out how Rio Tinto is investing in low-carbon aluminum smelting to curb emissions while increasing its production capacity amid surging demand. The new technology will emit 1/6 the industry average per tonne of aluminum. https://ow.ly/H7rx50Z6lgx

Canada’s next big climate policy moment will be the release of federal vehicle regulations to reach the equivalent of a 75% EV adoption rate by 2035. Read the latest from @rjcsmith.bsky.social on why this will be an important test for the Carney government.⬇️ corporateknights.com/perspectives...

The latest WMO report is a stark reminder of the reality of climate change and that every fraction of a degree in avoided warming matters. Reducing emissions as fast as possible will help prevent more severe impacts.👇 www.theglobeandmail.com/world/articl...

Our President @rjcsmith.bsky.social is heading to Toronto Climate Week—and we couldn't be more excited. Come hear him speak on June 1st! You can join the waitlist here👇 luma.com/zngbrd6f

🧵There’s been a lot of chatter about recent revisions to the best and worst-case scenarios for global warming. Here’s a breakdown of what it means—in the big picture and for our work at the Climate Institute 👇

Registrations for our Indigenous Perspectives roundtables are open! Co-hosted with @yourcier.bsky.social, they offer an opportunity to learn from Indigenous-led research with discussion focused on four new case studies. Secure your spot for June 22 and 23! 🔽 climateinstitute.ca/events/2026-...

First Nations are leading the way on electrification in Ontario with a new power line that will stretch from Barrie to Sudbury backed by a 50% equity partnership with Hydro One.⚡️ www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...