Pembina Institute welcomes Canada Budget 2026 electrification

The Pembina Institute issued a statement responding to the Canadian federal government’s Budget 2026 and welcomed new electrification and clean energy investments.

• Chris Severson-Baker, Pembina Institute executive director, said the budget is a significant step forward for Canada’s electrification path, highlighting transmission, EV charging networks, and reducing diesel dependence in northern communities.
• Budget 2026 includes $38.5 billion in extended clean electricity and clean technology investment tax credits through 2040, $1.6 billion over 10 years for northern energy reliability starting in 2027-28, and $634.2 million for EV charging infrastructure supporting more than 55,000 chargers.
• The release is an organizational statement and commentary on a government budget, not a new Pembina project announcement; contact listed is Bhan Gatkuoth, Senior Communications Lead, 587-742-0818.