
Positive Energy
The University of Ottawa’s Positive Energy program uses the convening power of the university to bring together academic researchers and senior decision-makers from industry, government, Indigenous communities, local communities and environmental organizations to determine how to strengthen public confidence in energy decision-making.
News from PE
Public Opinion Survey

Public Opinion Survey
Importance of oil and gas to Canada's current and future economy hits new high;…
Public opinion survey by Positive Energy and Nanos Research gauged the opinions among Canadians on oil and gas, more particularly how important they a…
Research Publication

Research Publication
Energy Projects and Net Zero by 2050: Can We Build Enough Fast Enough?
This study focuses on the influence of public sector project decision-making processes on investor confidence and the capacity to attract capital for …
Public Opinion Survey

Public Opinion Survey
Climate Ambition Tracking: After trailing the environment, jobs and the economy…
The research gauged the opinions among Canadians on climate change, energy costs, and the balance between environmental protection and economic growth…
PE in the Media
Power Struggle Podcast

Power Struggle Podcast
How Trump's Threats Are Reshaping Canada's Energy Strategy | Election Special E…
In this episode of the Elections Special podcast by Power Struggle, Stewart Muir interviews Monica Gattinger, Chair of Positive Energy and Director of…
CBC News

CBC News
Carney and Poilievre have both pledged 'energy corridors.' That could be compli…
Article by Mark Gollom in The CBC News quoting Dr. Monica Gattinger, Chair of Positive Energy and Director of the ISSP, uOttawa.
DOB Energy

DOB Energy
Part 2 In A Series: Canada’s Energy Future — Canadians Bullish On Oil And Gas
The Daily Oil Bulletin Energy article, written by Dr. Monica Gattinger, Chair of Positive Energy and Director of the ISSP, uOttawa.
Speaking Engagements
CERA Week - S&P Global

CERA Week - S&P Global
Building the Energy Infrastructure in North America Faster than Ever
March 2025
Decarb Connect Canada

Decarb Connect Canada
Powering Canada’s Future: What is going to take us to industrial scale for rene…
November 2024
Canadian Chamber of Commerce

Canadian Chamber of Commerce
Charting the Path: Canada’s Potential as a Natural Resource Powerhouse and the …
October 2024
Contact us
Positive Energy
Institute for Science, Society and Policy
120 University Private
Social Sciences Building
15th Floor
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
K1N 6N5
Tel.: 613-562-5800, ext. 3911
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