Concentric Public Affairs

12/05/2018

Pre-register now to ensure you’re on the news feed when we launch our new Crisis Communications workshop series: Empathy in the Life Cycle of a Crisis. We hope to see you there. http://amp.gs/gXSE

Did you know every crisis communications failure ultimately stems not so much from lack of planning or preparation, but lack of empathy?

11/27/2018

“I don’t want to live in a neutral, homogeneous no-place. It’s rare in this quickly globalizing world of chains and franchises to have a sense of place and history. Sure, we need clean air. But human health also requires a sense of belonging. And this is just what felt threatened by the wood-burning ban,” writes Joseph Rosen in this piece for The Globe and Mail. http://amp.gs/gR8C

To clean up its air and its image, Montreal is taking aim at the wood-fired ovens that make its most iconic food – and risks erasing part of what makes the city special

10/15/2018

Could it be this simple? A new study “suggests that an easy solution to the climate problem would be simply regulating or shutting down a few bad actors, with no pain or sacrifice from the rest of us.” http://amp.gs/hoeL

Digging a little deeper into the new UN climate report gives the whole story, but a much less flamboyant headline

10/11/2018

More good news where it’s needed. Paths to progress are emerging. We won’t be held down too long. http://amp.gs/hH1l

Nauticol is working through the regulatory process for the project and plans to make an investment decision in 2019 on the facility

10/05/2018

At long last, the Crown’s Duty to Consult has come back to the Crown. Industry and Indigenous people have carried it this far. Glad to see the Feds at the table. http://amp.gs/hdJK

Former Supreme Court of Canada justice Frank Iacobucci will oversee First Nations consultations to restart the Trans Mountain expansion project

10/03/2018

The best economic news in Canada since the turn of the century. And combined with LNG Canada’s $40-billion investment, the largest mega-project in Canadian history - eclipsing the National Dream of the Canadian Pacific Railway. More energy to tidewater, more reasons to believe. But still miles of Canadian ingenuity, engagement and resourcefulness to go before we sleep.

http://www.coastalgaslink.com/transcanada-to-construct-coastal-gaslink-pipeline-project/

Pipeline to proceed following sanctioning of LNG Canada facility CALGARY, Alberta – October 2, 2018 – News Release – TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP) (NYSE:TRP) (TransCanada) announced today that it will proceed with construction of the Coastal GasLink pipeline project (Coastal GasLink) after...

08/31/2018

This is a must-read for anyone who follows Canadian politics.
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I recognize this is a risky enterprise. But the payoff for Canadians could be huge

05/29/2018

Canada's evolving regulatory landscape has many in our industry wondering how to engage a growing number of stakeholders effectively. Join us on June 6 to learn how stakeholder relations programs can take advantage of modern engagement technology. http://amp.gs/kJsv

Join us on June 6, 2018, to learn how the latest in stakeholder engagement technology can help your organization efficiently navigate the evolving Canadian regulatory landscape.

03/12/2018

Don't miss this opportunity to engage with industry experts and learn more about oil sands environmental science. Register today for COSIA's Online Conference. http://amp.gs/fBNb

Canada's Oil Sands Innovation Alliance is hosting a 2017 Performance Update and Virtual Conference on Tuesday, March 20, 2018. Register for Free today!

02/09/2018

Would the Prime Minister turn to the military to help get Trans Mountain built? http://amp.gs/xCOo

While the debate over the Trans Mountain pipeline rages on, environmental protesters are gearing up for battle, once construction begins. Should it happen, one Burnaby MP predicts that Trudeau will turn control over to the military - and the conflict could turn ugly

12/08/2017

The NEB clears the road for construction on the Transmountain Pipeline to begin: http://amp.gs/nEEZ

With the decision in place, Trans Mountain can go ahead and start work at a number of sites.

09/08/2017

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TransCanada has asked the National Energy Board for a 30-day suspension to study possible impacts of the regulator’s move to examine whether the project and a related pipeline fit with Canada’s commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

07/27/2017

A big ruling announced: NEB can fulfill duty to consult Indigenous groups, top court rules https://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/industry-news/energy-and-resources/supreme-court-rules-national-energy-board-can-fulfil-duty-to-consult-indigenous-communities/article35802883/

Supreme Court says NEB failed to consult Inuit community on seismic testing but re-affirms no veto over projects for Indigenous people

06/23/2017

“We’re arguably the highest-cost basin in the world, and it’s not because of inefficient operators or equipment.” http://ow.ly/xg5B30cQTRF

May’s annual meeting season was peppered with chief executives from the oil and gas industry pointing fingers at government...

06/16/2017

But “You can’t escape the need for something to be done,” http://ow.ly/PJwS30cELmn

Speed with which government rejected ‘streaming tax’ highlights political dangers of imposing consumer fees, despite calls for financial help from...

06/05/2017

A good read that helps to put Canada's pipeline situation in perspective: http://ow.ly/uIEQ30cjTAL

Opposing the supply of oil won't reduce greenhouse-gas emissions. What if we harnessed innovation and reduced demand, instead?

06/02/2017

A great WE Day Canada event coming up in Ottawa. We're proud to know a couple of the presenters! http://ow.ly/MbdK30chbzE

WE Day Canada is coming soon! Mark July 2, 2017, on your calendar and join us, Canada Day weekend, on Parliament Hill for a family-friendly event,...

05/19/2017

A look beyond the rhetoric on TransMountain: http://ow.ly/e8H130bSYKK

Hundreds of times more petroleum runs into the oceans from storm drains on land than from tanker spills

01/27/2017

TransCanada has filed a new Presidential Permit application for Keystone XL: http://ow.ly/DelY308qk8D

11/10/2016

Global consumption is headed towards 100 million barrels per day: http://ow.ly/HWwh3063Ail

The world's consumption of 1,000 barrels of oil every second doesn’t jibe with any fatalistic headlines of oil outgrowing its usefulness

10/19/2016

Bringing the country together: http://ow.ly/Gvhh305l6yJ

It would be a fair guess the government has known this at least since spring, when Trudeau instructed that at least one of the proposed pipelines...

09/30/2016

Balanced debate is good but does David Suzuki do more harm than good for Canada? http://www.jwnenergy.com/article/2016/9/david-suzuki-energy-canadas-donald-trump/

Your source for oil & gas news, data, research reports and event information—updated daily.

09/12/2016

An interesting political situation developing, but shouldn't these decisions be based on facts and science? http://ow.ly/F5rQ3047MA2

Panel’s bungling makes it harder to predict whether the Energy East decision will come dangerously close to a federal election

07/27/2016

Good perspective from Peter Tertzakian: http://ow.ly/NFTv302FwM4

Oil prices are under siege again as markets worry about a storage glut, but the untold story is at the front end of the supply chain, explains...

07/27/2016

Sounds like Canada needs more pipelines: http://www.jwnenergy.com/article/2016/7/all-aboard-record-revival-canadian-crude-rail/

Your source for oil & gas news, data, research reports and event information—updated daily.

07/19/2016

What's your take? Is it better to have all sides at the table, regardless of their previous public positions? http://ow.ly/ahMr302oMcJ

Letter to Rachel Notley Committed opponents of oil sands must not have a seat on Advisory Group Dear Premier Notley, While we support your...

07/13/2016

An exciting new development planned around Calgary: http://ow.ly/4eVd302dC72

06/27/2016

A good summary of key points around TransCanada's NAFTA claim: http://ow.ly/bV81301G74Z

Your source for oil & gas news, data, research reports and event information—updated daily.

06/24/2016

The pipeline need is growing: http://ow.ly/MHYr301AfZP

06/22/2016

Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) supports : http://ow.ly/6xIE301vjie

The National Energy Board’s (NEB) hearings into the proposed Energy East pipeline are encouraging for the leadership of the Federation of Northern...