Payten Semeniuk

This chart displays the sources of year-over-year changes in greenhouse gas emissions using Canada’s Energy Future 2023 report, highlighting how emissions are projected to vary across the 3 different scenarios. Over the next few decades, there are many targets surrounding the increased use of renewable energy, notable in both the Canada Net-Zero, and Global Net-Zero Scenarios.

By following this, and viewing the comparative data, we can see the change in emission levels implied by scenario projections. When attempting to understand the data, or when putting it into simpler terms for investors and policy-makers, this is crucial, as it helps to visualize the direct changes to projections and targets. Which scenario will Canada, and the world ultimately follow? While that may not be a question that’s immediately answered, simplifying the data into a visual form is vital for fully understanding it.

For this graph, I chose to use Plotly. This is something that I spent the weekend learning, because I think that having an interactive graph is very interesting and cool. I also manipulated the data into YoY Growth

My name is Payten Semeniuk and I am a fourth-year Economics student, with a certificate in Finance through the Alberta School of Business. I really enjoy learning about everything in the economics world, and in particular am fascinated with macroeconomics, financial markets, and energy markets. Throughout my degree, I have had many amazing opportunities such as expanding my coding knowledge in R, and competing in the 2025 National Finals for the Governor’s Challenge with the Bank of Canada.

If you have any questions or comments about this graph, feel free to reach out to me over email or LinkedIn.

Rahil Budhdeo

Hi, my name is Rahil. My chart shows Alberta’s electricity generation mix from 2020 to 2050 under the Canada Net-zero scenario from Canada’s Energy Future 2023. The main thing that stands out is the steady decline in coal generation, which matches Alberta’s plan to phase it out. At the same time, there’s strong growth in renewables—especially solar and wind. This shows a shift in investment toward cleaner energy and highlights the growing role of low-carbon technologies in meeting future demand. Looking ahead, it’ll be important to see if the projected growth in renewables actually happens. If not, it could point to challenges with policy, infrastructure, or investment. It’s also worth watching how natural gas fits into the mix—especially if carbon capture becomes more common. Future versions of this chart could show how well Alberta is adapting to a lower-carbon economy and whether it’s staying on track with net-zero goals.

Hi, my name is Rahil Budhdeo. I’m an international student originally from Kenya, currently in my final year at the University of Alberta, majoring in Economics. Outside of academics, I have a strong interest in fashion and fashion design, and I’m also a gamer. Academically, I’m drawn to data-driven economics, and I have a particular interest in environmental economics, energy economics, and economic policy. I hope you enjoy my graph and the insights it offers.

Enzo Gianoni Capenakas

Given the current political climate, there is growing concern about the impact of US tariffs on the Canadian economy. Oil and gas are among Canada’s most important exports, with the US being one of its primary importers. Although the energy sector is currently exempt from tariffs, there have been discussions about the potential implementation of tariffs on oil and gas. Understanding how tariffs affect the energy sector is becoming increasingly important. With this in mind, I thought it would be interesting to plot the stock prices of major Canadian and US oil and gas companies, incorporating tariff announcements and implementations, to better observe their effects. Note that these are normalized stock/index prices.

Hi, I’m Enzo! I’m currently in my fourth year as a finance major with a minor in economics at the University of Alberta. Originally from Brazil, I moved to Canada during my first year of high school. I’m particularly interested in exploring the impact of current events on the financial markets. I enjoy analyzing how global shifts, political decisions, and economic policies shape market dynamics and influence investor behavior. In the future I hope to follow a career in financial analysis, focusing on market forecasting and economic trend analysis. Some of my other interests include weightlifting, reading, and chess.

Nolan Jackson

This time-series graph compares annual greenhouse gas emissions and emissions per $1M of GDP output for all G7 countries between 1990 and 2022. Data came from the Emissions Database for Global Atmospheric Research (EDGAR), which is a branch of the European Commission. I chose this data because I was curious how emissions per economic output would trend over time, and if it would have any relationship to overall emissions. Optimistically, all G7 countries showed reductions in emissions relative to GDP and overall emissions have decreased since a peak in the mid-2000s. Canada has the highest emissions per output - likely due to the size of our oil and gas industry relative to the rest of our economy. Still, despite recent record oil production, Canada’s emissions per output remains significantly lower than historical highs.

My name is Nolan Jackson and I am in my final semester at the Alberta School of Business with a major in Operations Management, a minor in Economics, and a Certificate in International Learning. I’ve applied my skills through work terms at PCL Construction and AIMCo; and am actively looking for my next role. I like skiing, exploring new places, playing beer league hockey, and am looking to run another marathon soon. Feel free to reach out, I’m happy to connect.

Mungai Kiama

Alberta Oil Sands production between 2005 and 2023 has seen a steady increase that has been accompanied by a Greenhouse gas emissions increase following a similar trend. With Bitumen Production figures projected to increase through 2030 in the Current Measures Scenario, this upward trend signals the need for provincial and federal policies that encourage technological improvements and practices that reduce emissions intensity. The oil sands importance in driving Alberta’s economy cannot be understated, and the role it will play in an increasingly fragile ecosystem may be determined by the changes producers are willing to implement to reduce their emissions footprint.

I am a fourth year economics student at the University of Alberta passionate about energy and international trade. In my free time, you can find me cycling, playing golf or working on cars. I have enjoyed diving into energy and international trade using coding tools such as R and Python. It has expanded my insight into the sectors, and I look forward to building more expertise both casually and professionally.

Autumn Meszaros

This is a graph of Enbridge’s Line 9 pipeline showing throughput and available capacity since 2016, based on data from the Canada Energy Regulator. The available capacity remains constant over time whereas the throughput exhibits lots of variability. Line 9 will be an important pipeline to monitor over the coming months to the next four years due to threats of tariffs from the United States, and the fact it is the only pipeline that connects Western Canada to Montreal, Quebec. Enbridge Line 9 starts in Sarnia, Ontario which borders the U.S.A. Tariffs could increase the costs of transporting crude oil through this pipeline, potentially leading to higher oil prices for Eastern Canadians and putting more strain on a historically friendly relationship between neighbouring countries.

I am a fourth-year Bachelor of Arts student majoring in Economics and am going into the last year of my undergraduate degree. I am also in the process of completing the Certificate of Economics and Management of Natural Resources, Energy, and the Environment. I am planning to pursue a Masters degree in economics after I graduate. I am interested in exploring the topics of Indigenous Economics or Environmental Economics to support sustainable economic growth.

Leo Xie

The chart below shows Canada’s annual imports and exports of natural gas for the years 1990 to 2023. Over this 30 year period, Canada has shifted from a relatively balanced gas trade region to a natural gas exporting behemoth. Exports, in particular, have steadily grown since the early 2000s and far surpassed imports by 2023. This trend is a result of high natural gas production from shale plays, better pipeline facilities, and increased international—especially USA—demand. The chart captures Canada’s advancing position as an energy supplier internationally and poses the crucial question of how natural gas fits into the discourse of energy transition. While regarded as a cleaner fossil fuel, the surge in gas exports might undermine Canada’s net-zero emission policy and long-term goals of sustainability. Observing this chart will aid in assessing the question of whether Canada can uphold the title of an energy leader while maintaining environmental policies in the context of the global shift to cleaner systems.

Kehan Xiao

Grid load peak-to-valley differences are closely related to energy savings. When peaks and valleys fluctuate beyond the upper limit of adjustable capacity, either energy is wasted or the high cost of starting and stopping generators is incurred. Until 2015, we can clearly observe a yearly increase in the peak-valley gap. In the last decade, although the maximum gap is still at record highs, the rise in the peak-valley gap is being contained over a larger time frame, especially in terms of the annual average difference. The government and society should continue policy reforms and technological advances to narrow the peak-valley gap and build a more energy-efficient grid.

My name is Kehan Xiao. I am a third year student in Economics majoring and Computing Science minor. Influenced by my father’s career, I am very interested in the operation of electrical power systems and therefore chose this topic. The R programming instruction in this course was very practical and interesting for me.

Hiba Zaidi

This heatmap visualizes global fuel import dependency in 2022, focusing on products classified under HS Code 27 — mineral fuels, oils, and related materials. Globally, developing economies in Africa, Latin America, and parts of Asia show significant exposure, reflecting vulnerability to global price shocks. Definitions for HS Code 27 are available here.

The European region tells an urgent story of the severity of fuel dependency among countries like Germany, Hungary, and Slovakia, many of which historically sourced a significant share of their energy from Russia. Before the invasion of Ukraine, the Russian Federation was one of the top global fuel exporters. However, the war in 2022 catalyzed a rapid reorientation of Europe’s energy strategy. Countries rushed to diversify supply chains, increase LNG imports, and invest in renewables. The map captures this pre-shift snapshot, making visible the vulnerabilities that fueled Europe’s urgent pivot away from Russian energy, with broad implications for global trade, energy markets, and geopolitical alliances.

I’m a fourth-year Economics major with a dual minor in Political Science and Business. As an international student who grew up in the Middle East, I’ve always been curious about how global oil flows shape politics, trade, and power. Fuel is more than just a commodity — it’s leverage, it’s vulnerability, and it’s often at the heart of major global events. By visualizing fuel import dependency, especially in the aftermath of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, I wanted to explore how trade data reflects deeper stories: of energy insecurity, shifting alliances, and economic resilience. I’m currently in my final semester and open to work opportunities. If you’d like to connect, feel free to reach out via LinkedIn or email (hibazzaidi@gmail.com) — I’d love to chat.

Lucas Lee

Every election season, it’s guaranteed that some politician will bring up gas prices, and as both a necessity and a common recurring expense for most people, many voters use gas prices as a measure for the economy as a whole and as something that directly impacts their personal financial well being.Some voters believe that Republicans are good for the economy and if gas prices rise, they may feel more inclined to support them when they otherwise wouldn’t in hope of saving some of their hard earned dollars at the pump if times are already tough. With Trump’s pre-election promises of cheap gas, I wanted to see if gas prices have been correlated with the Republican Party’s past electoral successes, and I will be interested to see if in the following years, Trump can deliver on his promise of savings at the pump and if his party will be rewarded if they are able to do so.

Hello, I’m Lucas (email) and I’m a third year Mathematics Major. I’ve always been fascinated with the interactions between the economical and political spheres, especially with what’s been going on the past few years. Outside of University, I’m a big fan of basketball and Track and Field.