Tim Hodgson

• Canada signs LNG deal with Germany, the 1st with a European buyer

  Under the agreement, the German company will buy one million tonnes of LNG from Canada via the Ksi Lisims export terminal off the coast of B.C. for 20 years, starting in 2030.

  Economy

  May 27
  
• Global energy crisis will be ‘daily issue’ in Canada soon, IEA chief warns

  "I think Canada is a bit insulated, if I may say, (of) what's happening. In fact, big things are happening," Faith Birol said in a fireside chat with Energy Minister Tim Hodgson.

  Canada

  May 6
  
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• Canada will use energy sector as leverage in CUSMA talks, minister says

  In his second year as energy minister, Tim Hodgson said he will focus on creating a 'coherent strategy' for electricity and nuclear energy.

  Canada

  Apr 24
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• Federal government approves $4B natural gas pipeline expansion in B.C.

  The pipeline expansion project will begin from Chetwynd, B.C., and run down to Vancouver, sending natural gas all the way down to the U.S. border.

  Economy

  Apr 24
• Ottawa to contribute $29M to carbon capture, renewable energy projects

  The money is coming from Canada's Energy Innovation Program, which the federal government says promotes clean tech and looks to keep Canadian energy reliable and competitive.

  Canada

  Mar 27
• ‘I’m getting lots of inquiries’ from MPs looking to join Liberals: minister

  When asked whether more opposition MPs are getting ready to cross the floor to join the government, Energy Minister Tim Hodgson said people have reached out.

  Politics

  Dec 15, 2025
• Speculation on B.C.’s tanker ban ‘premature,’ federal energy minister says

  In an interview with The Canadian Press, energy minister Tim Hodgson said people are "jumping to conclusions" with regard to any discussions about adjusting or lifting the ban.

  Politics

  Nov 28, 2025
• Ottawa to provide clarity on B.C.’s tanker ban, minister says

  The tanker ban became law in 2019 under former prime minister Justin Trudeau and has been among the most criticized laws by the government of Alberta.

  Canada

  Nov 25, 2025
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• Energy minister says Ottawa close to providing clarity on B.C. tanker ban

  Tim Hodgson's remarks come as Ottawa is nearing a memorandum of understanding with Alberta on energy that could include a potential new oil pipeline to the west coast.

  Canada

  Nov 25, 2025
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• Imperial Oil’s planned layoffs ‘deeply disappointing,’ energy minister says

  Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is blaming Ottawa for the layoffs at the Calgary-based company, which she said reinforces the need to build more pipelines.

  Economy

  Sep 30, 2025