By the time most commentary reacts, the window has already narrowed.
CORE Take pieces are intentionally short. They surface early pressure signals, decision traps, and narrative shifts that often go unnoticed until it’s too late.
Read them as early indicators — not final judgments.
Pipelines to tidewater? What it really takes.
Getting pipelines to tidewater in Canada isn’t just about steel in the ground—it’s about navigating regulatory, Indigenous, social, and political challenges with precision. Here’s what it really takes to succeed.
A seat at the table doesn’t always mean a voice in the room.
Indigenous people are increasingly included in decision-making — but inclusion without influence is just optics. This #COREtake explores why real partnership requires more than a seat at the table.
Getting things built - or getting things right?
Governments can’t accelerate development by sidelining trust. Broken promises to Indigenous communities don’t speed up projects—they sabotage them.
Canada, an energy superpower?
A group of Canadians coined the phrase “energy superpower” 20 years ago. But vision alone won’t get us there—especially if governments keep burying the blueprint.
Neutrality isn’t a shield. It’s a target.
Neutrality isn't safety—it's a target. In today's high-stakes environment, silence signals weakness. Here's why brands can't stay on the sidelines.