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The Sustainability Agenda

CIBC
Electrification
Energy Transition
Sustainability
Electricity Grid
Electric Vehicles
Carbon Markets
Climate Change
Carbon Dioxide Removal
Canada
Artificial Intelligence
Decarbonization
Renewable Energy
Carbon Pricing
Data Centers
Hydrogen
Clean Energy
Carbon Credits
Nuclear Energy
Inflation Reduction Act
Geothermal Energy

Welcome to The Sustainability Agenda by CIBC Capital Markets. A podcast series focusing on the evolving complexities of the sustainability landscape. With a view on addressing current issues in a concise format to help you navigate and take action.

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Daniel Sax of Canadian Strategic Missions Corporation joins Tom Heintzman, Vice Chair, Energy & Climate Finance, to discuss why a Canadian space and defence company is developing micro nuclear reactors for remote and mission-critical applications, an... more

Michael Bernstein of Clean Prosperity joins Tom Heintzman, Vice Chair, Energy & Climate Finance, to discuss key provisions of the Canada-Alberta Memorandum of Understanding on industrial carbon pricing. They explore the agreement’s strengths, weaknes... more

The Energy Shift hosts, James Wright and Ines Serrao, join Tom Heintzman, Vice Chair, Energy & Climate Finance, to discuss their observations and key takeaways from this year’s 3rd annual CIBC Electrification Summit which focused on North America’s e... more

Philippe Dunsky of Dunsky Energy + Climate Advisors joins Tom Heintzman, Vice Chair, Energy & Climate Finance, to discuss electrification policy and progress in Canada, and how the country can harness its clean electricity advantage to attract capita... more

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Recent Guests

Michael Bernstein
CEO of Clean Prosperity; advisor to elected leaders; co-founder of Carbon Removal Canada
Clean Prosperity; Carbon Removal Canada
Episode: Carbon pricing in focus: Does the Canada-Alberta deal make the grade?
Ray Long
CEO of ACOR (American Council on Renewable Energy)
ACORE
Episode: Key takeaways from the 3rd annual CIBC Electrification Summit
Megan Schultz
CFO of Invenergy
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Episode: Key takeaways from the 3rd annual CIBC Electrification Summit
Denise Tate
CIO of Arrivon Energy
Arrivon Energy
Episode: Key takeaways from the 3rd annual CIBC Electrification Summit
David Eva
CEO of Capstone Infrastructure
Capstone Infrastructure
Episode: Key takeaways from the 3rd annual CIBC Electrification Summit
Greg Rickford
Ontario Minister of Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic Reconciliation; Minister responsible for Ring of Fire Economic and Community Partnerships
Ontario Government
Episode: Key takeaways from the 3rd annual CIBC Electrification Summit
Ted Laking
Honorable Minister from Ontario (Minister of Energy)
Ontario Government
Episode: Key takeaways from the 3rd annual CIBC Electrification Summit
Jonathan Goldberg
Founder and CEO of Carbon Direct; energy and power expert with 20+ years of experience
Carbon Direct
Episode: CERAWeek Insights: AI Meets Energy Innovation
Boris Volanovic
Senior Vice President for the Darlington SMR Execution Project
OPG
Episode: Key takeaways from the inaugural CIBC Nuclear Summit

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Tom Heintzman
Host of The Sustainability Agenda

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 13 ratings
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    I listened to all episodes and highly recommend! This topic is definitely an emerging sector that should be talked about a lot more. I’m constantly waiting for new episodes

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    Canada5 years ago

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High-quality, data-driven discussions across carbon markets and energy policy.
Industry-focused take with practical, implementable insights for sponsors and guests.
Strong credibility from financial market perspectives and policy context.

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Carbon pricing in focus: Does the Canada-Alberta deal make the grade?
Q: How does the pricing actually work for oil versus other sectors under this deal?
Oil and gas can combine the carbon price savings (the floor and the rising trajectory) with revenue from selling credits into the Clean Fuel Regulation, creating additional incentives for decarbonization that can make carbon capture economically viable in the near term.
Carbon pricing in focus: Does the Canada-Alberta deal make the grade?
Q: Big picture, what changes does the implementation agreement introduce?
The agreement makes the carbon pricing system more durable by lowering and slowing the headline price increase, sets a gradual trajectory for credits to rise, introduces a price floor for credits, and adds a government-backed insurance mechanism (CCFDs) to keep credit values from collapsing, thereby improving investor confidence.
What’s next for electrification policy in Canada?
Q: What are the potential actions the federal government could take to support faster electrification while keeping rates manageable?
He emphasizes using financial levers beyond just tax credits—such as innovative financing and backstops to keep rate increases closer to inflation, while also streamlining rules and reducing duplicative processes to unlock investment.
What’s next for electrification policy in Canada?
Q: What progress on ITCs and permitting do you want to highlight, and what momentum are you hoping to see in the next year?
He notes formal adoption of ITCs, ongoing work to finalize implementation rules, and a shift toward faster, more coordinated permitting with approximations of regulatory alignment across provinces.
What’s next for electrification policy in Canada?
Q: Can you catch us up on what Canada has been doing to accelerate electrification over the last two years? How has Canada's progress compared with other countries worldwide as well?
Philippe explains that ITCs have been adopted and are being implemented, but rules are not fully settled yet; permitting processes are being targeted for acceleration; interprovincial transmission and equivalency agreements are gaining traction as part of a broader push to remove provincial silos and enable faster project delivery.

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A concise, executive-focused series exploring how sustainability, energy policy, and finance intersect. Episodes consistently feature leaders from carbon markets, policy think tanks, and major financial institutions, plus innovators in clean tech and nuclear energy. Highlights include practical financing approaches for carbon management, policy shifts shaping carbon pricing, and the potential of emerging technologies like carbon removal, SMRs, and fusion. The show tends to blend market dynamics with geopolitical and regulatory context, making it valuable for listeners who influence sustainability strategy, investment decisions, or policy engagement. The host rotates among senior market professionals and policy experts, offering clear takeaw... more

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