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Markham Hislop

@markhamhislop.bsky.social

Professional: energy transition journalist, expert. Publisher at Energi Media. Personal: husband, father, grandfather. Dog daddy. Hockey and baseball fan. E-bike rider. Western Canadian (who loves the rest of the country, too).

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Canada’s Critical Minerals Strategy Is Taking Shape How will Canada respond to aggressive American critical mineral initiatives?

Canada’s Critical Minerals Strategy Is Taking Shape

How will Canada respond to aggressive American critical mineral initiatives?
markhamhislop.substack.com/p/canadas-cr...

04.03.2026 23:06 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Here Comes Canada's National Power Grid...Finally!
YouTube video by Energi Media Here Comes Canada's National Power Grid...Finally!

Here Comes Canada's National Power Grid...Finally!

Tim Weis, @pembina.org on today's announcement about provincial agreement re. a national electricity grid corridor.

Is this a nation-building project?
#cdnpoli @mark-carney.bsky.social
youtu.be/MI1XzCYMEWM

04.03.2026 22:55 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
Iran War: Canadian Expert Says 6-months of Higher Prices Before Return to Normal
YouTube video by Energi Media Iran War: Canadian Expert Says 6-months of Higher Prices Before Return to Normal

Iran War: Canadian Expert Says 6-months of Higher Prices Before Return to Normal

Prof Opher Baron, @rotmanschool of Management, @UofT.
#cdnpoli
youtu.be/2fg4VwFeRt0

04.03.2026 21:21 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Agreed. But can their companies successfully execute an EV strategy?

Plenty of very large, profitable companies fail because they can't manage both the old, profitable technology and the new, innovative disruption. Ford and GM are almost a textbook example of that problem.

04.03.2026 20:19 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Right? I'm tired of reporting on it. On the other hand, it's a huge story and we can't ignore it. Ugh.

04.03.2026 20:16 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
The Real Villains in North America's Low EV Sales? Legacy Automakers
YouTube video by Energi Media The Real Villains in North America's Low EV Sales? Legacy Automakers

Good chat with @markhamhislop.bsky.social about all things EV. Find it here:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_Cp...

04.03.2026 15:58 β€” πŸ‘ 51    πŸ” 19    πŸ’¬ 7    πŸ“Œ 1
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The Real Villains in North America's Low EV Sales? Legacy Automakers GM, Ford, Stellantis are in big trouble

The Real Villains in North America's Low EV Sales? Legacy Automakers - interview with Max Fawcett, spiced up with legacy interviews with Michael Dunne.

GM, Ford, Stellantis are in big trouble, which means the Canadian auto sector is in big trouble.
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04.03.2026 15:31 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Want to be informed and aware about EVs and what #Alberta and the NDP need to focus on before much longer? Take a listen and spread the word. I’ve said for years the β€œBig 3”
are stifling Canada πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ and they needed to get in gear or stand down.

04.03.2026 04:36 β€” πŸ‘ 30    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

In fairness, the audio on the video interview was better than the Substack. ;0)

Very good interview, Duane. Thanks.

04.03.2026 01:32 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

For those that like videos, instead of the written word. This is similar to the substack that I just wrote.

03.03.2026 21:55 β€” πŸ‘ 23    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
The Real Villains in North America's Low EV Sales? Legacy Automakers
YouTube video by Energi Media The Real Villains in North America's Low EV Sales? Legacy Automakers

The Real Villains in North America's Low EV Sales? Legacy Automakers

Max Fawcett and I discuss his column, "Canada's big bet on EVs can still pay off."

We may or may not have discussed EVs' impact on the future of Alberta oil.
#ableg #cdnpoli
youtu.be/h_Cp8z4HeiI

03.03.2026 22:02 β€” πŸ‘ 38    πŸ” 15    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 2
Iran Says Nuclear Program is Civil, Peaceful But Evidence Says Otherwise
YouTube video by Energi Media Iran Says Nuclear Program is Civil, Peaceful But Evidence Says Otherwise

Iran Says Nuclear Program is Civil, Peaceful But Evidence Says Otherwise

Did you know that @duanebratt.bsky.social is an expert on the nuclear industry? Yup. Even written two books.

In this interview, he explains Iran's nuclear ambitions.
#IranIsraelWar
youtu.be/0VcSrZpjKyE

03.03.2026 21:45 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Good on Sanchez. He's right. But why didn't other EU leaders criticize Trump?

For the same reason Carney didn't: Leaders must pick their fights with Trump very carefully.

03.03.2026 19:56 β€” πŸ‘ 25    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Air Strikes Have NEVER Caused Regime Change, Won't In Iran
YouTube video by Energi Media Air Strikes Have NEVER Caused Regime Change, Won't In Iran

Air Strikes Have NEVER Caused Regime Change, Won't In Iran

So, Donald Trump, Benjamin Netanyahu, what was the point of this war?

Interview w/Prof James Horncastle, @SFU
#IranWar #IranIsraelWar
youtu.be/Pn88ZI1nhmo

03.03.2026 18:15 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Announcement: Free Trade Deal Coming for Canada and India
YouTube video by Energi Media Announcement: Free Trade Deal Coming for Canada and India

Announcement: Free Trade Deal Coming for Canada and India

Economist Werner Antweiler, @UBC discussed today's announcement by PM Mark Carney of a new trade deal with India.

Energy will be a big part of the final agreement.
#cdnpoli

youtu.be/FUk90CHEUCA

03.03.2026 00:51 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Come back with your real name, and maybe I'll take your comment seriously. Cowards hide behind anonymity.

02.03.2026 22:35 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Oil, LNG Prices Spike as Iran Conflict Continues
YouTube video by Energi Media Oil, LNG Prices Spike as Iran Conflict Continues

Oil, LNG Prices Spike as Iran Conflict Continues

Ron Bousso, senior columnist for Thomson Reuters, discusses oil, LNG markets and the likelihood that Middle Eastern tensions will keep prices high.
#IranWar #IranIsraelWar
youtu.be/TyuJU-0pvIo

02.03.2026 21:52 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Carney's Response to Iran Attack Consistent with Davos Speech - expert
YouTube video by Energi Media Carney's Response to Iran Attack Consistent with Davos Speech - expert

Carney's Response to Iran Attack Consistent with Davos Speech - expert

PM @mark-carney.bsky.social is threading a needle: not to antagonize Trump while negotiating trade deals with other middle powers as the old "rules-based order" collapses.
#cdnpoli
youtu.be/oQX9BpyDvSw

02.03.2026 19:31 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 2
US-Israel "Decapitating" Iran's Leadership Changes Little
YouTube video by Energi Media US-Israel "Decapitating" Iran's Leadership Changes Little

US-Israel "Decapitating" Iran's Leadership Changes Little

Killing the leadership but leaving intact the Revolutionary Guard + clerical network is a recipe for failure.

Regardless of what @realdonaldtrump claims.
#IranWar #IranIsraelWar
youtu.be/rK_-4ZeJ1Ng

02.03.2026 18:23 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

You and Lloyd Axworthy should hang out. You're both stuck in the 1990s.

02.03.2026 02:53 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I have. And I disagree with it. Justin is a smart guy and I enjoy interviewing him, but my take comes from interviews with economists and international relations experts. Justin is neither of those.

Tell you what. Respond to Justin's piece and tell him he should read mine.

02.03.2026 02:50 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Baying Hounds in a Fractured World: The Fox Is Not Yet Run to Ground A more nuanced view of the Prime Minister Mark Carney's response to the US-Israel attack

Baying Hounds in a Fractured World: The Canadian Fox Is Not Yet Run to Ground

A more nuanced view of the Prime Minister @mark-carney.bsky.social's response to the US-Israel attack
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01.03.2026 22:29 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 2
McGowan Hopes Ordinary Albertans Will Protest Smith's Attack on Democracy, Cost of Living
YouTube video by Energi Media McGowan Hopes Ordinary Albertans Will Protest Smith's Attack on Democracy, Cost of Living

Gil McGowan Hopes Ordinary Albertans Will Protest Smith's Attack on Democracy, Cost of Living

Energi Media's audience is critical of Smith/the UCP. With good reason, according to my expert interviews.

May 29. Circle it on your calendar.
#abpoli #ableg
youtu.be/MzrNjQPecxU

01.03.2026 20:44 β€” πŸ‘ 37    πŸ” 12    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 2
Trump's Attack on Iran About to Light the Middle East on Fire
YouTube video by Energi Media Trump's Attack on Iran About to Light the Middle East on Fire

That was the first video this morning about the Iran attack. The second, with international affairs prof James Hardcastle was very different, including a couple of questions about Carney.

Have a watch. Plenty of good insights from Hardcastle.
youtu.be/AYm1WNU_1Ok

01.03.2026 01:24 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

@bigclimate.bsky.social:

"Is there any universe in which, right now, we can say that Canada is behaving like an electro state and not a petro state?"

@markhamhislop.bsky.social:

"No."

#ClimateChange #EnergyTransition #cdnpoli #abpoli #ClimateSky #CanadaSky

28.02.2026 21:08 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
Trump's Attack on Iran About to Light the Middle East on Fire
YouTube video by Energi Media Trump's Attack on Iran About to Light the Middle East on Fire

Trump's Attack on Iran About to Light the Middle East on Fire

Typical Trump.

Wants regime change, but no endgame. Doesn't understand that the Revolutionary Guards are more radical than the current leaders.

Prof James Hardcastle explains.
#Iran
youtu.be/AYm1WNU_1Ok

28.02.2026 21:30 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
President Donald J. Trump on the United States Military Major Combat Operations in Iran
YouTube video by The White House President Donald J. Trump on the United States Military Major Combat Operations in Iran

From @BobRae48's Substack this morning:

"...3 rules of Roy Cohn, Joseph McCarthy’s acolyte and Donald Trump’s mentor. 1st rule is β€œattack, attack attack.” 2nd rule is β€œnever apologize”. 3rd rule is β€œwhatever happens, declare victory.’
youtu.be/o-E7DIctrzo?...

28.02.2026 16:52 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
US, Israel Attack Iran. Carney Supports the Military Action
YouTube video by Energi Media US, Israel Attack Iran. Carney Supports the Military Action

US, Israel Attack Iran. Carney Supports the Military Action

@UHouston energy economist Ed Hirs provides initial reactions to the attack on Iran by American and Israeli military forces early Saturday morning.
#USAttackOnIran #cdnpoli
youtu.be/6qqGdZfSXoM

28.02.2026 16:04 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0

Excellent. Please stay away in the future, too.

28.02.2026 13:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Turns out, Trump Has Far Less Leverage Over Canada Than We Thought
YouTube video by Energi Media Turns out, Trump Has Far Less Leverage Over Canada Than We Thought

Turns out, Trump Has Far Less Leverage Over Canada Than We Thought

This started as a chat with economist @edhirs about why Canada is still buying US treasury bonds.

Leverage with Trump? Nope, said Ed.

Ok. What leverage does Trump have?
@cdnpoli
youtu.be/FV8aYIXX2YA

27.02.2026 22:11 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0