In this revealing episode of Power Struggle, host Stewart Muir sits down with Barry Penner, former Attorney General of British Columbia and Chair of the Energy Futures Institute, to examine the growing gap between EV policy and real-world implementation.

British Columbia has some of the most ambitious electric vehicle mandates in North America aiming to phase out the sale of internal combustion engines by 2035. But beneath the headlines, serious challenges are emerging: Not enough EVs on lots

- Charging access in condos and rural areas
- Power grid pressure and infrastructure lag
- Rising costs for used vehicles
- Regulatory speed bumps for consumers and industry

With decades of political and legal experience, Penner outlines what’s working, what isn’t, and what needs to change fast to make the energy transition fair, functional, and future-proof.

Whether you drive electric, gas, or don’t drive at all, this is a critical conversation about what sustainable transportation really requires.

🎙️ A new season of Power Struggle begins, with new voices, bold questions, and Canada’s energy future in focus.

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In the season premiere of Power Struggle, host Stewart Muir is joined by tech visionary Kris
Krug to break down one of the most urgent and under-discussed realities of AI: it runs on
massive amounts of energy.
What you’ll learn in this episode:
● Why AI infrastructure needs more power than we’re ready for
● How B.C. and Alberta are taking radically different paths
● The global race for data centers and who’s winning
● What Canada is missing — and what we can still do
● The link between AI, Indigenous leadership, and clean energy sovereignty
● What "Indigenomics AI" means for economic reconciliation

From NVIDIA chips and Midjourney servers to Site C Dam and First Nations–led data centers,
this is a must-watch for anyone who cares about Canada's digital and energy future.
Welcome to a brand new season of Power Struggle — filmed in a new studio, with new guests,
and new urgency.

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What does it take to build the largest private investment in Canadian history? Susanna Pierce reveals the inside story of the $40 billion LNG Canada project as it prepares to ship its first cargo – a milestone she helped shape during her tenure as president of Shell Canada.

The conversation takes us behind the curtain of mega-project development, where Pierce describes the intricate dance of coordinating every aspect of the value chain while building meaningful partnerships with First Nations communities. "What made LNG Canada reality was everyone coming together," she explains, highlighting how Indigenous leadership from figures like Crystal Smith and Ellis Ross was fundamental to the project's success. This represents a powerful model of economic reconciliation where First Nations have "a share and a say" in resource development.

Pierce offers unique perspective on what it means for Canada to become an energy superpower – balancing our hydrocarbon resources with climate responsibility while remaining competitive in global markets. Drawing from her experience living in both Alberta and British Columbia, she provides nuanced insights on the cultural and economic divides that shape our national energy conversations: "When I read the newspaper in BC about oil and gas, I heard about how bad we are. In Calgary, I heard about how misunderstood we are."

Now heading into a new chapter with Peter Tertzakian at StudioEnergy, Pierce is applying her skills to create data-driven solutions for Canada's energy challenges. But perhaps most surprising is her passionate commitment to fighting human trafficking in Canada – a cause she's tackling by building networks between organizations and corporations to create collective impact.

As Canada navigates complex choices about its energy future, Pierce offers a compelling vision: the opportunity to redefine who we are on the global stage while creating prosperity at home. Her journey demonstrates how leadership, resilience and cooperation can move seemingly impossible projects from vision to reality.

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