The Transition Accelerator/ L’Accélérateur de transition

Planning to attend this month's Canadian Hydrogen Convention? Our CRH2 Lead Zak C. is joining the Technical Conference on April 24 to present the case for the Calgary region as the next step in Alberta’s nascent hydrogen economy. Find out what makes the region a promising demand centre, how it can complement the work being done in the Edmonton region, and what opportunities lie ahead. We'll see you there! #CHC2025 #CanadianHydrogenConvention #hydrogenconference

From industries to homes to vehicles, demand for reliable and affordable power is forecast to grow at an extraordinary pace. Scaling Canada’s electricity systems to meet this demand presents both challenges and opportunities.  Watch the replay of our webinar: https://lnkd.in/eYShxXiq Moderated by Philippe Dunsky (Dunsky Energy + Climate Advisors), our expert panel—Julia McNally (Toronto Hydro), Tim Eckel (formerly at SaskPower), and Moe Kabbara (The Transition Accelerator/ L’Accélérateur de transition)—discussed how we can maintain support for grid investments while keeping accessibility a top priority.

Where can hydrogen make the biggest impact? What are the key challenges in building a hydrogen economy? And how do hydrogen hubs help develop a thriving domestic hydrogen market? The Transition Accelerator's David B Layzell joined Atlantic Hydrogen Alliance's Hydrogen Journey podcast to discuss hydrogen's potential role in Atlantic Canada—with valuable insights for anyone thinking about our future energy system.

As demand for critical minerals, electricity, and clean energy exports grows globally, Canada has a major opportunity to lead—but does it have the skilled workforce to support it? 🔗 Only 2 weeks left to register: https://lnkd.in/eZ7hurdx Join us on April 2nd for our webinar, "Workforce Growth for a Prosperous Canada," co-presented with Future Skills Centre - Centre des Compétences futures and Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC).  Our expert panel will explore what kind of workforce Canada needs to stay competitive, how industries prepare for rapid shifts, and the potential impact of tariffs on workforce planning. Featured Speakers:   ➡ Noel Baldwin, Executive Director, Future Skills Centre - Centre des Compétences futures  ️➡ Michelle Branigan, CEO, Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC)  ➡  Vincent Caron VP, Ontario Government Relations & Member Advocacy, Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters   

In case you missed it, last week marked the launch of the Calgary Region Hydrogen Hub, announced in collaboration with Calgary Economic Development and Wheatland County . As Canadians urgently reevaluate our approach to economic security in a rapidly evolving geopolitical environment, combating climate change remains a real priority. The hydrogen industry presents the Calgary region with the opportunity to simultaneously pursue both objectives, leveraging its established reputation as Canada’s energy leader to secure its competitive position in a low-carbon future. We're honoured to be part of this important step in developing Alberta's hydrogen ecosystem alongside everyone who made Friday's launch announcement such a success. To learn more about the CRH2 and their events, analysis, and insights, visit https://calgaryhydrogen.ca Calgary Economic Development | Brad Parry | City of Calgary | Jyoti Gondek | Prairies Economic Development Canada I Développement économique Canada pour les Prairies | George Chahal | Edmonton Region Hydrogen HUB | Brent Lakeman | Alberta Innovates | Wheatland County | Amber Link | CPKC

With talk of layoffs, EI work sharing and general instability for many trade-exposed jobs, there is a lot at stake for Ontario, the heart of Canada's manufacturing workforce. How can we use this time of instability (but also opportunity) to protect what we have while going on the offence with a workforce plan that harnesses the whole might of our regions? I look forward to speak to this on a webinar scheduled for April 2, where I will join Noel Baldwin, Michelle Branigan and Brandon Dyck. Register here: https://lnkd.in/g39ACc9Z Thank you to Derek Eaton and The Transition Accelerator/ L’Accélérateur de transition for the opportunity.

Join us on May 6, 2025, for: "Data Centres: Catalyst or Challenge for Canada’s Energy Sector?" ➡️ https://lnkd.in/es6_NjDG As AI, cloud computing, and digital services expand, data centres are on track to triple in size by 2030. This raises big questions:  Can data centres fuel Canada’s economic progress? How will utilities manage the surge in electricity demand? What role will they play in Canada’s digital future? Our expert panelists, Mél Hogan, Associate Professor of Film & Media, Queen's University and Elissa Downey, Senior Manager, Strategic Initiatives, Ontario Power Generation, will address the opportunities, challenges and impacts of these electricity-hungry centres on Canada’s economy and energy landscape. 

Congratulations to Zak C. and the Calgary Region Hydrogen Hub team on today’s launch! Follow them for insights, events and other announcements on Alberta’s growing hydrogen ecosystem. 

"Dismantling interprovincial barriers and embracing regional planning will create an electricity system that delivers affordable, reliable and sustainable power for all. That would be a win for Canadians, even if it takes Mr. Trump’s tariff threats to get us there." Ivey Foundation president and Transition Accelerator chair Bruce Lourie, C.M. outlines the need to move from provincial protectionism to regional coordination when it comes to our electricity system—and what that collaboration could look like. Read why we need to Set Electrons Free in today's The Globe and Mail: https://lnkd.in/gMmJgpgk

Canada’s critical minerals represent a generational opportunity to build economic autonomy by doing two things that have historically been very un-Canadian: adding value to our natural resources, and linking them with downstream domestic manufacturing.   In today’s The Hill Times, Transition Accelerator Future Economy experts Travis Southin, Derek Eaton, and Sosthène Ung, PhD share why strengthening Canada’s critical mineral processing is an essential move even beyond the current trade crisis. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/grrv8WqF