Questions about energy are currently in the news on an almost daily basis in the province of Quebec. In addition, the Quebec government intends to adopt a new law on hydrocarbons in the near future, and next year, a new energy policy. In order to be able to discuss these topics seriously, it is useful to have a global picture of Quebec's energy reality. This Economic Note therefore provides a general overview of Quebec's energy consumption and production. It also highlights some of the energy challenges that the province will face in the years to come.

The Quebec system of mining royalties.

The Enbridge Pipeline Project.

Are pipelines dangerous?

Léger Marketing opinion poll commissioned by the Montreal Economic Institute.

Publication of an opinion poll on Canadians' perceptions of fossil fuels.

The goal of this paper is twofold. Part I looks at the historical experience and illustrates how current "cleaner" sources of liquid fuels were anything but in the first stages of their development. Part II describes how Alberta's oil sands are being exploited and illustrates how "win-win-win" innovations are now taking place that are making this industry more efficient and more environmentally friendly.

Léger Marketing opinion poll commissioned by the Montreal Economic Institute.

The debate on the closure of Gentilly.

The exploration and exploitation of shale gas in Quebec.