
Chris is the executive director of the Pembina Institute. He worked with the Institute from 1996 to 2016, then spent three years at the Alberta Energy Regulator before returning in 2020, most recently serving as senior director of the industrial decarbonization group before becoming executive director in 2022. He is a leading expert on responsible energy development, with specific expertise in oil and gas, oilsands and electricity.
Chris holds a B.Sc. in environmental and conservation science from the University of Alberta and a Master of Arts in environment and management from Royal Roads University.
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Pembina statement on industrial carbon pricing in Canada
Current system ensures big emitters either reduce their emissions or pay for the research and development of emissions-reducing technologies that will protect their industries’ global competitiveness
Tariffs show the path to a resilient Canadian economy is built on abundant clean energy
Pembina reacts to U.S. tariff announcement
Pembina Institute reacts to B.C. election results
Maintaining momentum in building low-carbon economy is essential