June 07, 2026 to June 13, 2026

This is Queen Street Analytics' weekly digest of regulatory developments, legislative discussions, political announcements, and other government-related news concerning power generation and transmission, wind and solar, utilities, midstream companies, batteries and energy storage, LNG, biofuels, as well as nuclear. Once a week, we break down the most important updates in this space in under five minutes.

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📋 In This Week's Newsletter

• 🏛️ This Week's Parliamentary Calendar
• 🇨🇦 Federal Government News
• 🗺️ Provincial Government News
• 💬 Government Consultations
• 📚 What We're Reading This Week

This Week's Parliamentary Calendar

• Natural Resources Committee: Study on electrification and energy security: On June 16, the Natural Resources Committee meets to examine Canada’s electrification, energy self-sufficiency, and domestic energy security, with appearances from the Canadian Fuels Association, Electro-Federation Canada, and Resource Works Society (11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.).
• Science and Research Committee: Federal science policy and electric vehicles: On June 15, the Science and Research Committee will discuss federal science policy governance and accountability, and review the implications of the Canada–China preliminary joint arrangement on the electric vehicle sector (3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.).
• Senate Committee on Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources: Offshore petroleum: The Senate committee will review Newfoundland and Labrador’s offshore petroleum industry and consider a draft report in camera on June 16 at 6:30 p.m.
• Senate Committee on Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources: Offshore petroleum draft report: On June 18 at 8:00 a.m., the Senate Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Committee holds an in camera session to continue examination of Newfoundland and Labrador’s offshore petroleum sector and consider a draft report.

Federal Government News

Canada invests in national geothermal energy roadmap

On June 11, Natural Resources Canada announced $468,000 through the Energy Innovation Program toward the country’s first national roadmap for deep geothermal energy resources. The roadmap—developed by the Canadian Deep Geothermal Coalition with coordination from the Cascade Institute—will identify technology opportunities and research and development priorities for next-generation geothermal development. Project teams will engage industry, researchers, Indigenous partners, and government stakeholders to support increased geothermal energy use for both heat and power supply, aiming to provide stable long-term energy costs and improved security. The initiative signals plans to leverage Canadian strengths in drilling and subsurface engineering to extend geothermal systems into more regions. The roadmap’s conclusions are positioned to enable further investment and expansion within the sector, with the stated aim of supporting job growth and energy security.

Sources: www.canada.ca

StatsCan issues Electric Power Selling Price Index for April 2026

Statistics Canada released its Electric Power Selling Price Index (2014=100) for April 2026. The updated index provides industry participants and observers with official pricing data for wholesale electric power across Canadian jurisdictions. Such indices serve as a tool for monitoring price movement and can inform supply contracts or regulatory filings.

Sources: www.statcan.gc.ca

Infrastructure Economic Account, 2025: Updated investment and impacts

Updated figures were made available in the Infrastructure Economic Account release for 2025, detailing investment, infrastructure stock, remaining useful service life, and both economic and environmental impacts. These figures are now aligned with first quarter 2026 results from the Income and Expenditure Accounts. The data provides a refreshed baseline for infrastructure asset evaluation and planning, with implications for forecasting costs, evaluating long-term system resilience, and tracking decarbonization efforts across energy and utility investments.

Sources: www.statcan.gc.ca

Federal investment launched for Executive Nuclear Energy Management School

Prairies Economic Development Canada announced $50,000 in support for the first Canadian Executive Nuclear Energy Management School, delivered by the University of Saskatchewan’s College of Engineering in partnership with the IAEA. The funding supports executive, senior, and mid-level leaders participating in training on nuclear project management, regulatory readiness, nuclear safety, advanced and small modular reactors, and engagement with Indigenous and local communities. The program draws on Canada’s position as the world’s second largest uranium producer and Saskatchewan’s commitments to nuclear electricity generation. The school builds on the prior NEMS offering for early to mid-career professionals and situates Saskatoon as a training hub for both domestic and global clean energy leadership.

Sources: www.canada.ca

Canada–Türkiye Joint Statement identifies renewable and nuclear energy cooperation

On June 8, the Ministers of International Trade for Canada and Türkiye released a joint statement announcing plans to expand commercial cooperation in several sectors, identifying energy—and particularly renewables and nuclear—as a priority. Both sides committed to exploring opportunities in Canadian CANDU technology, supporting Türkiye’s energy diversification. The agreement follows a recent leader-level discussion and intends to deepen trade, technology transfer, and investment activity between the two countries. Concrete steps will include exploratory discussions toward a free-trade agreement and expanded air transport agreements that may facilitate project mobility and cross-border investment. The statement positions energy as a central theme in the evolving Canada–Türkiye bilateral relationship.

Sources: www.canada.ca

Minister Hodgson to deliver keynote at the 2026 Global Energy Show

The Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, is slated to deliver a keynote at the 2026 Global Energy Show in Calgary on June 9. The event, open to media, serves as a major industry gathering for Canadian and international utility, power, and resource sector executives, focusing on the integration of traditional and emerging energy systems. The minister’s address is expected to center on national approaches to energy transition, system reliability, and competitive investment.

Sources: www.canada.ca

IEA Global Conference on Energy Efficiency in Montreal: Media accreditation available

On June 11, Natural Resources Canada opened media accreditation for the IEA 11th Annual Global Conference on Energy Efficiency, co-hosted with the IEA and Hydro-Québec from June 29–30 in Montreal. The event will convene government leaders and industry experts from across the global energy sector, focusing on system optimization, demand-side management, and technology integration. Media registration closes June 22. The conference is positioned to address system-level best practices as jurisdictions update efficiency standards and policy frameworks.

Sources: www.canada.ca

Provincial Government News

Ontario completes record-setting nuclear refurbishment at Bruce Power

The Ontario government announced June 8 that Bruce Power’s Unit 3 nuclear refurbishment finished seven months ahead of schedule and under budget, saving ratepayers $150 million, and returning over 800 MW of capacity to service.

Sources: news.ontario.ca

Ontario achieves lowest-cost electricity capacity procurement

Ontario’s Independent Electricity System Operator secured 640 MW of new battery storage through its LT2 procurement at record low prices, with operations scheduled to start by May 2030 and projects featuring majority First Nations equity ownership.

Sources: news.ontario.ca

Ontario and Pennsylvania sign energy and critical minerals cooperation agreement

Ontario and Pennsylvania signed a memorandum of understanding to expand cross-border energy trade, focusing on increasing electricity transmission and collaboration in nuclear energy and critical minerals development.

Sources: news.ontario.ca

Alberta invests in methane reduction technologies

The Alberta government committed more than $8 million from the TIER program to fund 16 projects reducing methane emissions, in partnership with Emissions Reduction Alberta and NGIF Accelerator, while Canada contributed an additional $19.4 million.

Sources: www.alberta.ca

Nova Scotia updates industrial approval for lead acid battery manufacturing

As of June 10, Nova Scotia now requires only an industrial approval—rather than a Class II environmental assessment—for lead acid battery manufacturing, aligning its regulations with other Canadian jurisdictions.

Sources: news.novascotia.ca

Government Consultations

Measurement Canada consults on Level 3 EV charging device specifications

Measurement Canada is consulting on proposed inspection specifications for Level 3 DC electric vehicle charging devices, focusing on requirements for kWh-based billing verification and reverification procedures.

Sources: ised-isde.canada.ca

What We're Reading This Week

• Environmental groups cheer Ontario’s addition of battery storage to electricity grid: Advocacy groups welcome Ontario's expansion of battery energy storage to enhance grid flexibility.
• Legal & General Says Energy Transition is 'Alive and Well': A major institutional investor notes strong momentum in the global energy transition sector.
• Peak Power Strengthens Board as Demand for Battery Storage and Grid Flexibility Accelerates: Market participants respond to rapid growth in distributed battery storage and flexible grid applications.
• Networking and dealmaking at Calgary's Global Energy Show: The annual Calgary event draws international attention for new project partnerships and sector announcements.
• German utility Uniper explores deal with planned Ksi Lisims LNG in B.C.: European energy players evaluate supply agreements with upcoming Canadian LNG projects.
• Mitsubishi HC Capital and Brookfield Partner to Launch Renewable Energy Company: Brookfield and Mitsubishi HC Capital establish a joint venture targeting renewable infrastructure.
• Brookfield launches joint renewable power venture with Mitsubishi HC Capital: Details on the new partnership’s approach to acquiring and operating renewables in North America.
• Troilus Welcomes Québec Government Leaders to Its Site for Official Announcement of 70 MW Hydroelectric Power Allocation: Provincial support for hydroelectric allocation at a Quebec mining site signals commitment to decarbonized project power.
• Big US Solar and Battery Project Lines Up $3.5 Billion Financing: Large-scale US renewables and storage venture secures funding for grid-scale integration.
• Lingering US Heat Tests Grids With Power Emergency in Southeast: Extreme temperatures put Southeastern US electrical grids under significant operational stress.

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