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Power Struggle

Stewart Muir Media

44 episodes

3 days ago

Is the electric vehicle revolution all hype? Is Canada underestimating its role in the global energy future? In this episode of Power Struggle, Stewart Muir is joined by world-renowned energy economist Dr. Anas Alhajji, who breaks down why the "end of oil" is far from reality — and why Canada’s oil sands and natural gas are more vital than ever. From flawed EV stats out of China to the $18 trillion investment gap in global oil and gas, Dr. Alhajji challenges the forecasts shaping public polic...

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Is the electric vehicle revolution all hype? Is Canada underestimating its role in the global energy future? In this episode of Power Struggle, Stewart Muir is joined by world-renowned energy economist Dr. Anas Alhajji, who breaks down why the "end of oil" is far from reality — and why Canada’s oil sands and natural gas are more vital than ever. From flawed EV stats out of China to the $18 trillion investment gap in global oil and gas, Dr. Alhajji challenges the forecasts shaping public polic...

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Episodes (20/44)

Power Struggle

Canada’s Missed Energy Moment? Dr. Anas Alhajji on Oil, EVs, and Global Reality

Is the electric vehicle revolution all hype? Is Canada underestimating its role in the global energy future? In this episode of Power Struggle, Stewart Muir is joined by world-renowned energy economist Dr. Anas Alhajji, who breaks down why the "end of oil" is far from reality — and why Canada’s oil sands and natural gas are more vital than ever. From flawed EV stats out of China to the $18 trillion investment gap in global oil and gas, Dr. Alhajji challenges the forecasts shaping public polic...

4 days ago

1 hour 1 minute

Power Struggle

LNG: Canada’s Missed Opportunity? A Conversation with David Keane

He helped build the foundation of Canada’s LNG industry. Now he’s warning what happens if we don’t act. In this episode of Power Struggle, Stewart Muir sits down with David Keane, former President of the BC LNG Alliance and Woodfibre LNG, to unpack the global rise of liquefied natural gas—and why Canada is falling behind. With decades of experience in international energy, Keane offers a candid take on everything from Indigenous partnerships to emissions intensity, investor confidence, and th...

1 week ago

52 minutes

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Hydrogen, Gas & the Real Energy Future

What if the future of clean energy isn’t about replacing fossil fuels — but building on what already works? In this new episode of Power Struggle, chemical engineer and hydrogen advocate Matthew Klippenstein joins host Stewart Muir for a refreshingly honest conversation about Canada’s energy future. They explore why only 29% of hydrogen projects succeed, why natural gas is still essential for a stable grid, and why the energy transition isn’t a “clean vs. dirty” debate — it’s about resilience...

2 weeks ago

38 minutes

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The Energy Whisperer: Peter Tertzakian on Trust, Transition & the Power of Perception

What if the secret to understanding Canada’s energy future lies not in spreadsheets but in storytelling? In this exclusive Power Struggle episode, renowned energy economist, author, and visual communicator Peter Tertzakian sits down with Stewart Muir to explore how we decode complexity, build trust, and make better decisions in a noisy, polarized world. From photographing power lines to developing real-time AI diagnostic tools, Peter reveals how his unique blend of artistry and analytics is h...

3 weeks ago

46 minutes

Power Struggle

The Truth About Sustainable Aviation Fuel in Canada

Canada could lead the world in clean aviation but will we? In this episode of Power Struggle, Stewart Muir sits down with Geoffrey Tauvette, head of the Canadian Council for Sustainable Aviation Fuel, to explore how Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) could revolutionize the industry, if we can overcome the cost, policy, and infrastructure hurdles. With 810,000 Canadian jobs tied to aviation and growing demand for low-carbon travel, the stakes are high. Jeff explains why Canada has all the right ...

1 month ago

48 minutes

Power Struggle

Canada's Energy Future: Are We Blowing It?

Is Canada quietly sabotaging its own prosperity? In this powerful new episode of Power Struggle, UBC lecturer and policy expert Adam Pankratz returns to the studio with Stewart Muir for a no-nonsense conversation about Canada's energy, economy, and future. From the ballooning costs of the Trans Mountain pipeline to the unintended consequences of government overreach, this episode breaks down the real reasons investors are fleeing and what that means for your job, your home, and your sta...

1 month ago

51 minutes

Power Struggle

From Crisis to Leadership: How Crystal Smith Rewrote the Future for Her Nation

Crystal Smith, former Chief Councillor of the Haisla Nation, joins Power Struggle to share how her community turned a legacy of exclusion into one of empowerment by leading one of Canada’s most ambitious Indigenous-owned energy projects, Cedar LNG. In this powerful conversation with Stewart Muir, Smith reflects not only on the business and policy decisions behind Cedar LNG, but also on the personal journey that shaped her leadership, from confronting intergenerational trauma to building confi...

1 month ago

46 minutes

Power Struggle

Electric vehicles are the future — but the road to get there isn’t smooth.

In this revealing episode of Power Struggle, host Stewart Muir sits down with Barry Penner, former Attorney General of British Columbia and Chair of the Energy Futures Institute, to examine the growing gap between EV policy and real-world implementation. British Columbia has some of the most ambitious electric vehicle mandates in North America aiming to phase out the sale of internal combustion engines by 2035. But beneath the headlines, serious challenges are emerging: Not enough EVs on lots...

1 month ago

40 minutes

Power Struggle

Can Canada lead the global AI revolution — or are we about to miss our moment?

Forget model tweaks—the real AI race is about power. We sit down with Kris Krug to map how GPUs translate into gigawatts, why data centers are the new factories, and what it would take for British Columbia and Canada to turn clean energy into sovereign intelligence instead of exporting value and importing electrons. From Vancouver’s buzzing AI meetups to Meta’s multi‑gigawatt builds, we connect the dots between policy, infrastructure, and the businesses already adopting AI far beyond chatbots...

2 months ago

42 minutes

Power Struggle

The $40 Billion Project That Changed Everything

What does it take to build the largest private investment in Canadian history? Susanna Pierce reveals the inside story of the $40 billion LNG Canada project as it prepares to ship its first cargo – a milestone she helped shape during her tenure as president of Shell Canada. The conversation takes us behind the curtain of mega-project development, where Pierce describes the intricate dance of coordinating every aspect of the value chain while building meaningful partnerships with First Nation...

4 months ago

52 minutes

Power Struggle

What can Canada learn from California?

California's ambitious EV mandate faces serious challenges with the 2026 requirement of 35% zero-emission vehicles while current market share sits at just 20%. Brian Maas, president of the California New Car Dealers Association, explains the growing tension between political ambition and market realities. • California leads the US in electric vehicle adoption with one in five vehicles sold being pure EVs • Upcoming mandate requires 35% of all vehicles manufactured for California to be zero-em...

5 months ago

44 minutes

Power Struggle

What is The Golden Triangle?

The Tahltan Nation of northwestern British Columbia is redefining Indigenous participation in the mining industry, with women leading operations and creating economic prosperity through ownership stakes in major resource projects. • Tahltan territory spans 97,000 square kilometers (size of Portugal) and contains the mineral-rich "Golden Triangle" • The nation has deep historical connections to mining, trading obsidian across North America before European contact • Women from this matrilineal...

5 months ago

48 minutes

Power Struggle

Canada Unleashed: The Sleeping Energy Giant

Send us a text The energy conversation is polarizing. But the reality is multidimensional. Get the full story with host Stewart Muir. Reach out to us with thoughts, questions, or ideas at info@powerstruggle.ca Linkedin Instagram Facebook Twitter 🎧 For audio versions of our podcast visit powerstruggle.ca and listen on the go in your favourite podcast app! Video available on Power Struggle’s YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@PowerStrugglePod

5 months ago

44 minutes

Power Struggle

Rebuilding Communities Through Indigenous Investment // Chana Martineau

Shanna Martineau, CEO of Alberta Indigenous Opportunities Corporation (AIOC), shares how loan guarantees are helping Indigenous communities invest in major projects and build economic prosperity. Since 2019, AIOC has facilitated investments totaling over $700 million for 43 Indigenous communities across Alberta and beyond, with the Alberta government recently increasing their loan guarantee capacity to $3 billion. • AIOC helps overcome Indian Act restrictions that prevent Indigenous communit...

6 months ago

54 minutes

Power Struggle

How Coal Powers Your Electric Car // Jean-Baptiste Fressoz

What if everything we believe about “clean energy” is built on a myth? French historian Jean-Baptiste Fressoz joins Power Struggle to challenge the dominant narrative of energy transition. From coal in electric cars to the illusion of hydrogen aircraft, Fressoz unpacks how modern societies haven’t replaced fossil fuels — they’ve layered more and more energy on top. This episode questions climate optimism, explores the real drivers of energy growth, and argues why sufficiency — not just innova...

6 months ago

45 minutes

Power Struggle

How clean is your energy? // Jason Switzer

Can you work in oil and gas and still be an environmentalist? Jason Switzer says yes. In this episode, he joins host Stewart Muir to talk certified natural gas, ESG, Indigenous rights, and clean tech in Canada’s energy transition. Like what you heard? Give it a like 👍 Drop a comment 💬 Subscribe 🔔 for more real talk on modern energy. Send us a text The energy conversation is polarizing. But the reality is multidimensional. Get the full story with host Stewart Muir. Reach out to us with...

6 months ago

39 minutes

Power Struggle

Canada almost froze—here’s what saved it // Greg Caldwell

In January 2024, temperatures in Alberta dropped to -50°C. The electricity grid sent out alerts. Demand skyrocketed. So what kept homes warm? Stewart Muir is joined by Greg Caldwell, Director of Policy and Advocacy at ATCO Gas, for an inside look at the cold snap that put Canada's energy system to the test. They break down the physics of energy delivery, why batteries can't replace pipelines, and what the rest of the world can learn from this chilling wake-up call. 🎧 You’ll learn: • Wha...

6 months ago

56 minutes

Power Struggle

Is Canada Sleepwalking Into China's Trap | Election Special Ep.7

Canada desperately wants to diversify its export economy. Many believe expanding to other markets is critical to dealing with the new tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump. But renowned journalist Terry Glavin cautions this shouldn’t mean we integrate with China. The more Canada associates economically with China, the more vulnerable and subservient we become to the whims of the world’s most successful torture state. In the latest episode of the Power Struggle podcast special ele...

7 months ago

1 hour

Power Struggle

Snubbing Canada’s Nose at Trump | Election Special Ep.6

Donald Trump didn’t start the problem. But Jack Mintz knows how to fix it. In the latest episode of the Power Struggle special election series, Mintz tells host Stewart Muir that Canada’s declining productivity started long before the US President’s new tariff war. The solution isn’t slapping the United States with counter-tariffs. The solution is eliminating tariffs and non-trading barriers with as many other trading partners as possible. Especially in the natural resource sector. That’s how...

7 months ago

51 minutes

Power Struggle

How Trump's Threats Are Reshaping Canada's Energy Strategy | Election Special Ep.5

Monica Gattinger wants to know how. How will the federal Liberal and Conservative leaders fast-track the approval of energy projects? The projects that will reduce Canada’s reliance on US markets. Are Mark Carney and Pierre Poilievre moving too fast and furiously in trying to respond to the tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump? All to get votes in the current federal election. Gattinger wants to know if they understand the obstacles. What about the climate, Indigenous rights, and the cur...

7 months ago

1 hour 14 minutes