Stepping up to the opportunity

As Canada seeks to grow energy exports, expand domestic electricity production, and position itself as a global data centre hub, the readiness of communities to support success will be critical. The ESF Municipal Energy Dialogue 2026, hosted by Energy for a Secure Future in partnership with Resource Works, brings municipal leaders from across Canada together for focused discussion on energy, communities, and the practical factors that influence energy development. Held on the margins of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Annual Conference in Edmonton, Alberta, on June 4-7, the dialogue focuses on how local decisions affect energy security and Canada’s ability to deliver reliable energy at home and abroad.

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About Energy for a Secure Future

We believe that the world has gained new insight into how to think about our energy future. Affordability, reliability, environmental performance, and geopolitical coherence – are factors that must be reflected in the way Canada approaches its own energy systems and the way it views the role of our country and its resources in supporting our allies.

Working together, we believe we can craft a vision for energy that builds on these insights and helps Canada achieve more and do better. On the world stage, our gas energy can respond to the needs of our friends around the world who are facing punishing energy costs and are left with options that drive up global emissions. Domestically, we can take new lessons in ensuring the orderly transformation of energy systems and infrastructure – delivering affordability, resilience, and ongoing environmental innovation for Canadians.