Senator David Wells

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Senator David Wells

Regulatory Predictability, Not Government Favouritism, Will Get Major Projects Built

Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon’s recent acknowledgment that new legislation may be needed to accelerate approvals for major projects is an admission of long-standing failure. Canada’s regulatory system for infrastructure and resource development has become slow, uncertain, and politicized. While Ottawa now speaks of one or two year approval windows and continues expanding entities like the Major Projects Office, deeper...

Senator David Wells

Oil Supply Shocks Reveal the Folly of Rushing Energy Transition at Canada’s Expense

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz amid the Iran-U.S. conflict has delivered the largest oil supply disruption in history, removing roughly 20% of global supply and sending prices surging. This crisis underscores a painful truth for Canada: we have squandered a golden opportunity to act as a reliable energy supplier to the world. Canada sits in an enviable geo-strategic...

Senator David Wells

Net zero, infinite damage—how policy is undermining Canada

Is Canada on track to meet its climate goals? The honest answer is “no,” and the really honest answer is that Canada’s climate goals will never be reached. They are folly and were designed by climate idealogues who had no concept of consequence, economic reality, or un...

Senator David Wells

Did Hydro-Québec Try to Silence One of Its Critics?

There is a troubling pattern emerging in the debate on the NL Hydro and Hydro-Québec MOU – one that should alarm every Newfoundlander and Labradorian who believes in open debate and fair treatment. When I raised legitimate concerns about a deal that could disadvantage our province for generations, did powerful interests from outside respond with what to me seems obvious...

Senator David Wells

“The same deal as in 1969 at the end of the day” Why Newfoundland and Labrador Must Question the Gull Island MOU

As Newfoundland and Labrador prepares for a provincial election, voters face an important decision that will guide the future of the Gull Island hydro project on the Lower Churchill River. Right now, there is no issue that is more important to our province’s future. A memorandum of understanding (MOU) has been signed with Quebec, but many citizens - likely most...

Senator David Wells

Climate Change: The "Per Capita" Measure is a Misleading Metric

"Lies, damned lies, and statistics" is a phrase often used to describe how statistics can be manipulated to support weak arguments. The portrayal of Canada as a major offender in the climate debate is a prime example of this manipulation.

Senator David Wells

If you work in the N.L. energy industry, here’s what’s in store for you

'I will do everything I can to fight this legislation being advanced by Seamus O’Regan,' writes Senator David Wells. When most people think of the oil and gas industry in Canada, they think of the West, of Alberta and the oil sands in particular.