A new report from the Canada Energy Regulator projects electricity generation in Canada could more than double by 2050, fueled by rising demand from artificial intelligence data centers and clean energy expansion.
Wind energy is expected to dominate new capacity, adding 50 to 150 gigawatts by 2050. Over 96% of new generation will come from non or low emitting sources.
Data center demand remains uncertain, ranging from 0.5 GW to 12 GW by 2050 depending on tech sector growth.
Natural gas production will rise to 21-32 billion cubic feet per day by 2050, with LNG exports accounting for about a quarter of output.
Oil production is projected to peak between 2040 and 2044, reaching up to 6.7 million barrels per day under high-price conditions, with oilsands remaining dominant.
Greenhouse gas emissions are set to plateau around 2035 under current policies, falling short of net-zero without further climate action.