CBC/Radio-Canada asked Transition Accelerator CEO Moe Kabbara about Canada's EV deal with China. His view: they're "unavoidable for the North American market," and but Canada has an opportunity to “flip the script” and learn from leading EV firms. Read more on CBC: https://ow.ly/cuto50ZwftU

With more of Canada’s energy needs met by electricity, we'll need to double or triple the size of our provincial grids, and fast. Electrifying Canada’s GridGuide supports that growth by helping planners prioritize actions based on their unique contexts and goals. Try it at https://gridguide.ca

Le réseau électrique de chaque province est unique. Il faut prendre en compte cette réalité pour construire le réseau qui alimentera l’économie future du Canada. GuideRéseau aide les provinces à déterminer quelles actions comptent le plus pour elles. Pour en savoir plus : guidereseau.ca

Canada misses opportunity from not connecting its provincial grids. Electrifying Canada and The Indigenous Power Coalition just launched Western Transmission Catalysts, backing new power lines across Western Canada. https://thehub.ca/2026/07/14/the-missing-link-in-canadas-electrification-push/

Canada keeps betting on megaprojects over innovation systems. The CIP’s report traces the roots of this "staple trap" back 400 years and asks if Carney's nation-building agenda will finally break the pattern. Read the full story in Perspectives Journal. 🔗 https://ow.ly/BvvQ50ZtRVs

Le NB, la NÉ et l’ÎPÉ ont signé un protocole d'entente sur la coopération en électricité dans les Maritimes, un pas important pour libérer les électrons. Avec une demande qui doublera d'ici 2050, cette feuille de route vers un exploitant de réseau commun arrive à point. https://ow.ly/2km850Zsqvm

NB, NS, and PEI signed an MOU to explore electricity co-operation across the Maritimes, a major step toward setting electrons free. With demand set to double by 2050, this roadmap for a joint system operator and near-term action can't come soon enough. ⚡Learn more: https://ow.ly/QQXT50ZsoOc

EMH Annual Forum 2026 Call for Presentations is open. Apply to speak or present a poster to Canada's energy modelling community. Deadline: Aug 21. Event date: Dec 16-17, Carleton University, Ottawa. Theme: Where Models Meet Reality. Apply: https://ow.ly/Yx0o50Zs4F4

Nous accueillons Aysha à titre d'analyste, dans l’équipe Analytique et intelligence d'affaires! Son expertise touche les technologies, la durabilité et les politiques climatiques internationales. Bienvenue, Aysha! 🎉 Offres d'emploi : https://transitionaccelerator.ca/careers/

We're thrilled to welcome Aysha to our team as an Analyst on the Insights & Analytics team! Aysha brings expertise spanning tech, sustainability, and international climate policy. Join us in welcoming her! 🎉 Interested in joining us? View openings: https://transitionaccelerator.ca/careers/

Electricity is Canada's next competitive advantage. The Transition Accelerator's Moe Kabbara joins Energi Media's Markham Hislop to unpack why scaling utilities & grid capacity is key to competitiveness. 🎥 http://youtube.com/watch?v=4JtvHAeHJXk

La compétitivité ne se trouve pas : elle se bâtit. La stratégie industrielle, est le moyen qu'ont les pays d'y parvenir. La ministre Joly est revenue de Chine avec des partenaires, des plateformes et une voie d'apprentissage, les piliers d'une vraie stratégie industrielle. https://ow.ly/kwKb50ZnSAp

Competitiveness is built, not found. Industrial strategy is how countries make it happen. Minister Joly came back from China with partners, platforms, and a path to learning in the auto sector — the three things a serious industrial strategy runs on. Learn more: https://ow.ly/jBpe50ZnSoO

L'équipe Analytique et intelligence d'affaires de l'Accélérateur de transition accueille Madeleine Whitestone à titre d'analyste! Elle possède une expertise en modélisation quantitative, analyse coûts-avantages et politiques climatiques. Bienvenue!

The TA welcomes Madeleine Whitestone to our Insights & Analytics team as an Analyst! Madeleine is an expert in quantitative modelling, cost-benefit analysis, and climate policy research. Join us in welcoming her! 🎉

Nous avons le plaisir d'accueillir Odile Noël comme responsable, Modélisation de la demande! 🎉 Elle apporte une riche expérience en marchés de l'énergie et développement de produits. Bienvenue, Odile! Voyez nos offres d’emploi: https://ow.ly/aPa850ZmaHx

Please join us in welcoming Odile Noël to our Insights & Analytics team as Lead, Demand-Side Analytics! 🎉 Odile brings rich energy markets, product development, and analytics experience. Welcome Odile! Interested in joining us? View openings: https://ow.ly/aPa850ZmaHx

Il n’y a pas de solution unique au développement du réseau électrique canadien. Électrifier le Canada a collaboré avec experts pour créer le Cadre d’ancrage pratique en électricité afin d’associer le réseau électrique à des actions concrètes et coordonnées. Plus d’info ici : guidereseau.ca

There’s no one-size-fits-all solution to growing Canada’s electricity system. Electrifying Canada worked with hundreds of experts to develop the RealWorld Electricity Framework to link electricity system with concrete, coordinated actions. Learn more at https://gridguide.ca/aboutus

Canada is uniquely positioned to lead in industrialized construction. This brief from our Centre for Industrial Policy explores how mass timber and modern construction methods can become a strategic manufacturing advantage. 📄 https://ow.ly/zr5I50Z6eXZ

New guide for Canadian pharmaceutical manufacturers in collaboration with Environment and Climate Change Canada! 📈 Reducing emissions isn't just about managing risk—it's a business opportunity. Learn more: https://ow.ly/Pn7750ZjHo7

Six decades ago, one agreement shaped Canada's auto industry for generations. Supporting the sector in the face of electrification, global competition, and shifting supply chains demands the same clarity of vision today. From Greig Mordue and James Meadowcroft. 👉 https://ow.ly/UYJe50Z4M8l

Nous accueillons Nicholas Palaschuk dans l’équipe Trajectoires régionales et sectorielles. Sa vaste expérience sera un atout précieux. Bienvenue dans l'équipe, Nicholas! 🎉 Vous souhaitez vous joindre à nous ? Consultez nos offres d'emploi actuelles : https://accelerateurdetransition.ca/carrieres/

We're thrilled to welcome Nicholas Palaschuk to our team as Sectoral Lead! Nicholas brings deep expertise in energy systems, industrial decarbonization, and climate investment. Join us in welcoming him! 🎉 Interested in joining us? View openings: https://transitionaccelerator.ca/careers/

Canada's economic resilience depends on getting the energy transition right. Hear Transition Accelerator CEO Moe Kabbara talk economic resilience at #TMEC2026 — June 24, EY Tower, Toronto. Learn more: https://lci.utoronto.ca/event/tmec-opening-symposium/

A resource to support First Nations leadership in critical minerals: our plain-language report with First Nations Major Projects Coalition maps the value chain, barriers, and roles for communities engaging on their own terms. https://ow.ly/65Xe50ZbTt9

Présentement, le Canada exporte du cuivre brut extrait des mines de la Colombie-Britannique pour le faire traiter à l'étranger. Un maillon est manquant dans notre chaîne d'approvisionnement.

Canada currently exports raw copper from BC mines overseas for processing, revealing a critical missing piece in our copper supply chain. Building a smelter on home soil would capture that value in Canada, creating supply chain resilience and reducing reliance on foreign processing.

A new report by Bentley Allan, Canada at the Frontier, offers a clear framework for analyzing Canadian industrial policy across activities, outcomes, and long-term goals. Worth a read. 📄 https://centreforindustrialpolicy.ca/brief/canada-at-the-frontier/

We're excited to welcome Djavan Habel-Thurton as our new Bilingual Communications Lead! His French-language communications expertise and ability to shape public narratives will be a key asset in advancing Canada's economic future. Welcome Djavan! 🎉