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).
Personal: husband, father, grandfather. Dog daddy. Hockey and baseball fan. E-bike rider. Western Canadian (who loves the rest of the country, too).
Buckle Up: MAGA Disinformation Targets Alberta Separatism
Prof @duanebratt.bsky.social says that Alberta will probably be flooded with Brexit-like propaganda from the United States.
#cdnpoli #ableg #abpoli
youtu.be/9aX6Hl3Y28Q
Prof @duanebratt.bsky.social says that Alberta will probably be flooded with Brexit-like propaganda from the United States.
#cdnpoli #ableg #abpoli
youtu.be/9aX6Hl3Y28Q
Buckle Up: MAGA Disinformation Targets Alberta Separatism
YouTube video by Energi Media
youtu.be
January 22, 2026 at 9:38 PM
Buckle Up: MAGA Disinformation Targets Alberta Separatism
Prof @duanebratt.bsky.social says that Alberta will probably be flooded with Brexit-like propaganda from the United States.
#cdnpoli #ableg #abpoli
youtu.be/9aX6Hl3Y28Q
Prof @duanebratt.bsky.social says that Alberta will probably be flooded with Brexit-like propaganda from the United States.
#cdnpoli #ableg #abpoli
youtu.be/9aX6Hl3Y28Q
Prime Minister Mark Carney's Jan. 22 Speech to Canada
The PM addressed Canadians on national TV today, repeating many of the themes from his now famous Davos speech.
Bottom line: Change is coming and Canadians must be prepared.
#cdnpoli
youtu.be/LKRKt7C_r0w
The PM addressed Canadians on national TV today, repeating many of the themes from his now famous Davos speech.
Bottom line: Change is coming and Canadians must be prepared.
#cdnpoli
youtu.be/LKRKt7C_r0w
Prime Minister Mark Carney's Jan. 22 Speech to Canada
YouTube video by Energi Media
youtu.be
January 22, 2026 at 9:35 PM
Prime Minister Mark Carney's Jan. 22 Speech to Canada
The PM addressed Canadians on national TV today, repeating many of the themes from his now famous Davos speech.
Bottom line: Change is coming and Canadians must be prepared.
#cdnpoli
youtu.be/LKRKt7C_r0w
The PM addressed Canadians on national TV today, repeating many of the themes from his now famous Davos speech.
Bottom line: Change is coming and Canadians must be prepared.
#cdnpoli
youtu.be/LKRKt7C_r0w
Reposted by Markham Hislop
"An independent Alberta would look a lot like these two shitty backwater states" is a wild argument for an independent Alberta.
The ignorance of Alberta separatists is astonishing.
Having 170 billion barrels of oil is NOT the same as being able to sell 170 billion barrels of oil.
Supply and demand, fellas, google it.
Having 170 billion barrels of oil is NOT the same as being able to sell 170 billion barrels of oil.
Supply and demand, fellas, google it.
January 22, 2026 at 7:52 PM
"An independent Alberta would look a lot like these two shitty backwater states" is a wild argument for an independent Alberta.
Canadian LNG in India? Not going to happen
Interview with an Indian economist who says that LNG can't compete in India's power sector.
Coal is cheap, solar + storage is now even cheaper.
Sorry, @MarkJCarney, @Dave_Eby, you missed the window. Again.
youtu.be/ayhWlgUeiy8
Interview with an Indian economist who says that LNG can't compete in India's power sector.
Coal is cheap, solar + storage is now even cheaper.
Sorry, @MarkJCarney, @Dave_Eby, you missed the window. Again.
youtu.be/ayhWlgUeiy8
Canadian LNG in India? Not going to happen
YouTube video by Energi Media
youtu.be
January 22, 2026 at 6:50 PM
Canadian LNG in India? Not going to happen
Interview with an Indian economist who says that LNG can't compete in India's power sector.
Coal is cheap, solar + storage is now even cheaper.
Sorry, @MarkJCarney, @Dave_Eby, you missed the window. Again.
youtu.be/ayhWlgUeiy8
Interview with an Indian economist who says that LNG can't compete in India's power sector.
Coal is cheap, solar + storage is now even cheaper.
Sorry, @MarkJCarney, @Dave_Eby, you missed the window. Again.
youtu.be/ayhWlgUeiy8
The ignorance of Alberta separatists is astonishing.
Having 170 billion barrels of oil is NOT the same as being able to sell 170 billion barrels of oil.
Supply and demand, fellas, google it.
Having 170 billion barrels of oil is NOT the same as being able to sell 170 billion barrels of oil.
Supply and demand, fellas, google it.
January 22, 2026 at 6:12 PM
The ignorance of Alberta separatists is astonishing.
Having 170 billion barrels of oil is NOT the same as being able to sell 170 billion barrels of oil.
Supply and demand, fellas, google it.
Having 170 billion barrels of oil is NOT the same as being able to sell 170 billion barrels of oil.
Supply and demand, fellas, google it.
As India Electrifies Faster Than Expected, Canada Should Adjust Its Oil, Gas Export Ambitions
New Ember Energy report shows India's oil and gas demand peaking in the near future.
@kingsmillbond #cdnpoli
markhamhislop.substack.com/p/as-india-e...
New Ember Energy report shows India's oil and gas demand peaking in the near future.
@kingsmillbond #cdnpoli
markhamhislop.substack.com/p/as-india-e...
As India Electrifies Faster Than Expected, Canada Should Adjust Its Oil, Gas Export Ambitions
New Ember Energy report shows India's oil and gas demand peaking in the near future
markhamhislop.substack.com
January 22, 2026 at 5:49 PM
As India Electrifies Faster Than Expected, Canada Should Adjust Its Oil, Gas Export Ambitions
New Ember Energy report shows India's oil and gas demand peaking in the near future.
@kingsmillbond #cdnpoli
markhamhislop.substack.com/p/as-india-e...
New Ember Energy report shows India's oil and gas demand peaking in the near future.
@kingsmillbond #cdnpoli
markhamhislop.substack.com/p/as-india-e...
Why not build a Canadian EV sector that builds MDV/HDV work trucks for resource industries using this battery?
"...the industry's first mass-produced sodium battery for light commercial vehicles, engineered for extreme cold environments."
cnevpost.com/2026/01/22/c...
"...the industry's first mass-produced sodium battery for light commercial vehicles, engineered for extreme cold environments."
cnevpost.com/2026/01/22/c...
CATL launches 1st sodium-ion battery for light commercial vehicles
The sodium-ion battery is engineered for extreme cold environments, retaining 90% of its usable capacity at -40°C, CATL said.
cnevpost.com
January 22, 2026 at 3:56 PM
Why not build a Canadian EV sector that builds MDV/HDV work trucks for resource industries using this battery?
"...the industry's first mass-produced sodium battery for light commercial vehicles, engineered for extreme cold environments."
cnevpost.com/2026/01/22/c...
"...the industry's first mass-produced sodium battery for light commercial vehicles, engineered for extreme cold environments."
cnevpost.com/2026/01/22/c...
As the Rules-based Global Order Collapses, Mark Carney Proposes a Middle Power Alternative
While Donald Trump warns him to watch his words.
markhamhislop.substack.com/p/as-the-rul...
While Donald Trump warns him to watch his words.
markhamhislop.substack.com/p/as-the-rul...
As the Rules-based Global Order Collapses, Mark Carney Proposes a Middle Power Alternative
While Donald Trump warns him to watch his words
markhamhislop.substack.com
January 22, 2026 at 2:15 AM
As the Rules-based Global Order Collapses, Mark Carney Proposes a Middle Power Alternative
While Donald Trump warns him to watch his words.
markhamhislop.substack.com/p/as-the-rul...
While Donald Trump warns him to watch his words.
markhamhislop.substack.com/p/as-the-rul...
What Happens if Canada Sells US Treasury Bonds to Punish Trump?
The US is $48 TRILLION in debt. Canada holds $470 billion.
What if we sold some? What if our allies sold some?
A. Trump should moderate his pie hole.
#cdnpoli
youtu.be/KO2nhO9UJIA
The US is $48 TRILLION in debt. Canada holds $470 billion.
What if we sold some? What if our allies sold some?
A. Trump should moderate his pie hole.
#cdnpoli
youtu.be/KO2nhO9UJIA
What Happens if Canada Sells US Treasury Bonds to Punish Trump?
YouTube video by Energi Media
youtu.be
January 22, 2026 at 1:38 AM
What Happens if Canada Sells US Treasury Bonds to Punish Trump?
The US is $48 TRILLION in debt. Canada holds $470 billion.
What if we sold some? What if our allies sold some?
A. Trump should moderate his pie hole.
#cdnpoli
youtu.be/KO2nhO9UJIA
The US is $48 TRILLION in debt. Canada holds $470 billion.
What if we sold some? What if our allies sold some?
A. Trump should moderate his pie hole.
#cdnpoli
youtu.be/KO2nhO9UJIA
Energi Talks: Trump Is Not Happy with Carney's Davos Speech
"Canada lives because of the United States. Remember that, Mark, the next time you make your statements."
Nice talk from a friend, eh?
@mark-carney.bsky.social #cdnpoli
youtu.be/QYRrznov32I
"Canada lives because of the United States. Remember that, Mark, the next time you make your statements."
Nice talk from a friend, eh?
@mark-carney.bsky.social #cdnpoli
youtu.be/QYRrznov32I
Energi Talks: Trump Is Not Happy with Carney's Davos Speech
YouTube video by Energi Media
youtu.be
January 21, 2026 at 9:59 PM
Energi Talks: Trump Is Not Happy with Carney's Davos Speech
"Canada lives because of the United States. Remember that, Mark, the next time you make your statements."
Nice talk from a friend, eh?
@mark-carney.bsky.social #cdnpoli
youtu.be/QYRrznov32I
"Canada lives because of the United States. Remember that, Mark, the next time you make your statements."
Nice talk from a friend, eh?
@mark-carney.bsky.social #cdnpoli
youtu.be/QYRrznov32I
Is Canada Leading the World's Middle Powers?
Prof Jack Cunningham, University of Toronto, discusses why @mark-carney.bsky.social's Davos speech Tuesday marks an inflection point in Canada's history, especially its relationship to the United States.
#cdnpoli
youtu.be/0jFs4kX1Ddo
Prof Jack Cunningham, University of Toronto, discusses why @mark-carney.bsky.social's Davos speech Tuesday marks an inflection point in Canada's history, especially its relationship to the United States.
#cdnpoli
youtu.be/0jFs4kX1Ddo
Is Canada Leading the World's Middle Powers?
YouTube video by Energi Media
youtu.be
January 21, 2026 at 7:31 PM
Is Canada Leading the World's Middle Powers?
Prof Jack Cunningham, University of Toronto, discusses why @mark-carney.bsky.social's Davos speech Tuesday marks an inflection point in Canada's history, especially its relationship to the United States.
#cdnpoli
youtu.be/0jFs4kX1Ddo
Prof Jack Cunningham, University of Toronto, discusses why @mark-carney.bsky.social's Davos speech Tuesday marks an inflection point in Canada's history, especially its relationship to the United States.
#cdnpoli
youtu.be/0jFs4kX1Ddo
Carney Wants a Modern National Power Grid, But Canada is Far Behind
Dr. Andrea Nuesser, Capgemini, explains why Canada has a long way to go to modernize the provincial power grids.
#cdnpoli #canada #powergrid
youtu.be/P8fXusB8eCM
Dr. Andrea Nuesser, Capgemini, explains why Canada has a long way to go to modernize the provincial power grids.
#cdnpoli #canada #powergrid
youtu.be/P8fXusB8eCM
Carney Wants a Modern National Power Grid, But Canada is Far Behind
YouTube video by Energi Media
youtu.be
January 21, 2026 at 7:25 PM
Carney Wants a Modern National Power Grid, But Canada is Far Behind
Dr. Andrea Nuesser, Capgemini, explains why Canada has a long way to go to modernize the provincial power grids.
#cdnpoli #canada #powergrid
youtu.be/P8fXusB8eCM
Dr. Andrea Nuesser, Capgemini, explains why Canada has a long way to go to modernize the provincial power grids.
#cdnpoli #canada #powergrid
youtu.be/P8fXusB8eCM
GM, Ford et al Retreated on EVs, So Why Do They Deserve Tariff Protection?
What will Canada do if Trump forces more of Canada's auto plants to relocate to the US?
Allow Chinese companies to set up shop?
#cdnpoli
youtu.be/mknvPo2XGic
What will Canada do if Trump forces more of Canada's auto plants to relocate to the US?
Allow Chinese companies to set up shop?
#cdnpoli
youtu.be/mknvPo2XGic
GM, Ford et al Retreated on EVs, So Why Do They Deserve Tariff Protection?
YouTube video by Energi Media
youtu.be
January 21, 2026 at 12:05 AM
GM, Ford et al Retreated on EVs, So Why Do They Deserve Tariff Protection?
What will Canada do if Trump forces more of Canada's auto plants to relocate to the US?
Allow Chinese companies to set up shop?
#cdnpoli
youtu.be/mknvPo2XGic
What will Canada do if Trump forces more of Canada's auto plants to relocate to the US?
Allow Chinese companies to set up shop?
#cdnpoli
youtu.be/mknvPo2XGic
Carney Sets Out New Vision for Global Middle Powers
"The middle powers must act together because if we're not at the table, we're on the menu."
Collective action creates a viable “third path.”
@mark-carney.bsky.social #cdnpoli
youtu.be/s5XfkgTTaUs
"The middle powers must act together because if we're not at the table, we're on the menu."
Collective action creates a viable “third path.”
@mark-carney.bsky.social #cdnpoli
youtu.be/s5XfkgTTaUs
Carney Sets Out New Vision for Global Middle Powers
YouTube video by Energi Media
youtu.be
January 20, 2026 at 7:10 PM
Carney Sets Out New Vision for Global Middle Powers
"The middle powers must act together because if we're not at the table, we're on the menu."
Collective action creates a viable “third path.”
@mark-carney.bsky.social #cdnpoli
youtu.be/s5XfkgTTaUs
"The middle powers must act together because if we're not at the table, we're on the menu."
Collective action creates a viable “third path.”
@mark-carney.bsky.social #cdnpoli
youtu.be/s5XfkgTTaUs
Americans Favour Sovereign Canada by 2-1 Margin
Mario Canseco of Research Co. discusses his recent poll that shows few Americans share Trump’s expansionist aspirations.
#cdnpoli #uspoli
youtu.be/ZGXnZF1qr-o
Mario Canseco of Research Co. discusses his recent poll that shows few Americans share Trump’s expansionist aspirations.
#cdnpoli #uspoli
youtu.be/ZGXnZF1qr-o
Americans Favour Sovereign Canada by 2-1 Margin
YouTube video by Energi Media
youtu.be
January 20, 2026 at 7:05 PM
Americans Favour Sovereign Canada by 2-1 Margin
Mario Canseco of Research Co. discusses his recent poll that shows few Americans share Trump’s expansionist aspirations.
#cdnpoli #uspoli
youtu.be/ZGXnZF1qr-o
Mario Canseco of Research Co. discusses his recent poll that shows few Americans share Trump’s expansionist aspirations.
#cdnpoli #uspoli
youtu.be/ZGXnZF1qr-o
Poilievre's Allegiance to Trump, MAGA Creates Political Hysteria in Canada
UBC political scientist Stewart Prest discusses responses to Canada-China Strategic Plan, Greenland, etc.
#cdnpoli
youtu.be/b7uXP5w40AQ
UBC political scientist Stewart Prest discusses responses to Canada-China Strategic Plan, Greenland, etc.
#cdnpoli
youtu.be/b7uXP5w40AQ
Poilievre's Allegiance to Trump, MAGA Creates Political Hysteria in Canada
YouTube video by Energi Media
youtu.be
January 20, 2026 at 5:37 PM
Poilievre's Allegiance to Trump, MAGA Creates Political Hysteria in Canada
UBC political scientist Stewart Prest discusses responses to Canada-China Strategic Plan, Greenland, etc.
#cdnpoli
youtu.be/b7uXP5w40AQ
UBC political scientist Stewart Prest discusses responses to Canada-China Strategic Plan, Greenland, etc.
#cdnpoli
youtu.be/b7uXP5w40AQ
Trump Blew Up Rules-based Global Order. What Next?
The Last Week, This Morning Show with @Mcbreadner and me.
#cdnpoli #uspoli
youtu.be/CDiuZxGdqls
The Last Week, This Morning Show with @Mcbreadner and me.
#cdnpoli #uspoli
youtu.be/CDiuZxGdqls
Trump Blew Up Rules-based Global Order. What Next?
YouTube video by Energi Media
youtu.be
January 20, 2026 at 5:14 PM
Trump Blew Up Rules-based Global Order. What Next?
The Last Week, This Morning Show with @Mcbreadner and me.
#cdnpoli #uspoli
youtu.be/CDiuZxGdqls
The Last Week, This Morning Show with @Mcbreadner and me.
#cdnpoli #uspoli
youtu.be/CDiuZxGdqls
New China Partnership is a Cautious Win for Carney, Canada
Aside from the EV part, the Canada-China Strategic Plan is a boring, conventional trade agreement.
It certainly doesn't merit the Pierre Poilievre, Steve Bannon hysteria.
Tone it down, boys.
youtu.be/Sz3rvnrYnJE
Aside from the EV part, the Canada-China Strategic Plan is a boring, conventional trade agreement.
It certainly doesn't merit the Pierre Poilievre, Steve Bannon hysteria.
Tone it down, boys.
youtu.be/Sz3rvnrYnJE
New China Partnership is a Cautious Win for Carney, Canada
YouTube video by Energi Media
youtu.be
January 19, 2026 at 7:28 PM
New China Partnership is a Cautious Win for Carney, Canada
Aside from the EV part, the Canada-China Strategic Plan is a boring, conventional trade agreement.
It certainly doesn't merit the Pierre Poilievre, Steve Bannon hysteria.
Tone it down, boys.
youtu.be/Sz3rvnrYnJE
Aside from the EV part, the Canada-China Strategic Plan is a boring, conventional trade agreement.
It certainly doesn't merit the Pierre Poilievre, Steve Bannon hysteria.
Tone it down, boys.
youtu.be/Sz3rvnrYnJE
Trump Pursuing Greenland is Completely Irrational - political scientist
Interview w/Prof Rob Huebert is a must watch.
He discusses how conflict over Greenland could escalate into a huge military confrontation, thanks to Trump.
#cdnpoli
youtu.be/tM5Rn3NFvKk
Interview w/Prof Rob Huebert is a must watch.
He discusses how conflict over Greenland could escalate into a huge military confrontation, thanks to Trump.
#cdnpoli
youtu.be/tM5Rn3NFvKk
Trump Pursuing Greenland is Completely Irrational - political scientist
YouTube video by Energi Media
youtu.be
January 19, 2026 at 5:19 PM
Trump Pursuing Greenland is Completely Irrational - political scientist
Interview w/Prof Rob Huebert is a must watch.
He discusses how conflict over Greenland could escalate into a huge military confrontation, thanks to Trump.
#cdnpoli
youtu.be/tM5Rn3NFvKk
Interview w/Prof Rob Huebert is a must watch.
He discusses how conflict over Greenland could escalate into a huge military confrontation, thanks to Trump.
#cdnpoli
youtu.be/tM5Rn3NFvKk
Words to love by, fellow Canadians.
Let me leave you with this thought: the US Midwest usually has about 9 days of oil in storage.
Canada supplies 100% of Midwest oil imports.
9 days.
Think about it.
Let me leave you with this thought: the US Midwest usually has about 9 days of oil in storage.
Canada supplies 100% of Midwest oil imports.
9 days.
Think about it.
January 19, 2026 at 1:38 AM
Words to love by, fellow Canadians.
Let me leave you with this thought: the US Midwest usually has about 9 days of oil in storage.
Canada supplies 100% of Midwest oil imports.
9 days.
Think about it.
Let me leave you with this thought: the US Midwest usually has about 9 days of oil in storage.
Canada supplies 100% of Midwest oil imports.
9 days.
Think about it.
Anyone else appalled that Pierre Poilievre and his CPC crew are echoing Trump/MAGA talking points about Greenland, China, etc.?
Quislings, the lot of them.
Quislings, the lot of them.
fry from futurama is shocked while standing in front of a blue wall .
ALT: fry from futurama is shocked while standing in front of a blue wall .
media.tenor.com
January 19, 2026 at 1:33 AM
Anyone else appalled that Pierre Poilievre and his CPC crew are echoing Trump/MAGA talking points about Greenland, China, etc.?
Quislings, the lot of them.
Quislings, the lot of them.
Battery Prices Keep Falling While Performance Keeps Rising
Batteries are the heart of the electric future. China utterly dominates battery manufacturing.
If Canada has to pick a side...
@MarkJCarney #cdnpoli
youtu.be/C-9yp6-bJ0I
Batteries are the heart of the electric future. China utterly dominates battery manufacturing.
If Canada has to pick a side...
@MarkJCarney #cdnpoli
youtu.be/C-9yp6-bJ0I
Battery Prices Keep Falling While Performance Keeps Rising
YouTube video by Energi Media
youtu.be
January 18, 2026 at 10:45 PM
Battery Prices Keep Falling While Performance Keeps Rising
Batteries are the heart of the electric future. China utterly dominates battery manufacturing.
If Canada has to pick a side...
@MarkJCarney #cdnpoli
youtu.be/C-9yp6-bJ0I
Batteries are the heart of the electric future. China utterly dominates battery manufacturing.
If Canada has to pick a side...
@MarkJCarney #cdnpoli
youtu.be/C-9yp6-bJ0I
China Wants Influence in Greenland, Not Ownership...Unlike Trump
Stop with the MAGA fear-mongering @PierrePoilievre and @CPC_HQ.
Get off Trump's bandwagon and think for yourselves.
We need Canadian patriots, not quislings.
#cdnpoli
youtu.be/CNGq-j46eTI
Stop with the MAGA fear-mongering @PierrePoilievre and @CPC_HQ.
Get off Trump's bandwagon and think for yourselves.
We need Canadian patriots, not quislings.
#cdnpoli
youtu.be/CNGq-j46eTI
China Wants Influence in Greenland, Not Ownership...Unlike Trump
YouTube video by Energi Media
youtu.be
January 18, 2026 at 9:00 PM
China Wants Influence in Greenland, Not Ownership...Unlike Trump
Stop with the MAGA fear-mongering @PierrePoilievre and @CPC_HQ.
Get off Trump's bandwagon and think for yourselves.
We need Canadian patriots, not quislings.
#cdnpoli
youtu.be/CNGq-j46eTI
Stop with the MAGA fear-mongering @PierrePoilievre and @CPC_HQ.
Get off Trump's bandwagon and think for yourselves.
We need Canadian patriots, not quislings.
#cdnpoli
youtu.be/CNGq-j46eTI
Reposted by Markham Hislop
He makes some great points.
Better, More Profitable Alternatives to a New West Coast Pipeline
1. Optimize existing infrastructure
2. Create a domestic market for bitumen instead of shipping it to foreign markets
May we at least have this conversation, @MarkJCarney?
#abpoli #cdnpoli
youtu.be/GIbw1dDidGE
1. Optimize existing infrastructure
2. Create a domestic market for bitumen instead of shipping it to foreign markets
May we at least have this conversation, @MarkJCarney?
#abpoli #cdnpoli
youtu.be/GIbw1dDidGE
Better, More Profitable Alternatives to a New West Coast Pipeline
YouTube video by Energi Media
youtu.be
January 18, 2026 at 5:27 PM
He makes some great points.
Canada-China Strategic Partnership is a Game Changer
This is the beginning of re-orienting Canada's trade. It's a process. There will be many a slip betwixt cup and lip.
But it's big and important.
@mark-carney.bsky.social #cdnpoli
markhamhislop.substack.com/p/canada-chi...
This is the beginning of re-orienting Canada's trade. It's a process. There will be many a slip betwixt cup and lip.
But it's big and important.
@mark-carney.bsky.social #cdnpoli
markhamhislop.substack.com/p/canada-chi...
Canada-China Strategic Partnership is a Game Changer
This is the beginning of a process. There will be many a slip betwixt cup and lip
markhamhislop.substack.com
January 18, 2026 at 5:59 PM
Canada-China Strategic Partnership is a Game Changer
This is the beginning of re-orienting Canada's trade. It's a process. There will be many a slip betwixt cup and lip.
But it's big and important.
@mark-carney.bsky.social #cdnpoli
markhamhislop.substack.com/p/canada-chi...
This is the beginning of re-orienting Canada's trade. It's a process. There will be many a slip betwixt cup and lip.
But it's big and important.
@mark-carney.bsky.social #cdnpoli
markhamhislop.substack.com/p/canada-chi...