Amanda Stephenson, The Canadian Press

Amanda Stephenson is a reporter with The Canadian Press, a national news agency headquartered in Toronto and founded in 1917.

Industry

IEA report warns oil and gas companies against banking on carbon capture

The strategy is a key part of the sector's decarbonization goals

By Amanda Stephenson, The Canadian Press | November 23, 2023

3 min read

Industry

CPP Investments head pitches Calgary business crowd on benefits of staying in CPP

CEO John Graham said the CPP offers the benefit of risk pooling and diversification

By Amanda Stephenson, The Canadian Press | November 14, 2023

3 min read

Industry

AIMCo opens first Asia office in Singapore, remains leery of China

CEO Evan Siddall says the fund manager is under-represented in Asia

By Amanda Stephenson, The Canadian Press | September 12, 2023

3 min read

Market Insights

TSX top 30 list shows investors drawn to oil and gas, energy transition

Canada's energy sector enjoyed a resurgence in 2022, as Russia's invasion of Ukraine sent commodity prices spiking

By Amanda Stephenson, The Canadian Press | September 12, 2023

3 min read

Economic Indicators

Inflation relief felt largely at the gas pump

Food and housing costs continue to rise

By Amanda Stephenson, The Canadian Press | July 18, 2023

3 min read

Tax News

Canadian industry singing praises of Inflation Reduction Act as federal budget nears

The legislation offers about $375 billion in tax credits to help the U.S. clean energy industry

By Amanda Stephenson, The Canadian Press | March 13, 2023

4 min read

Market Insights

Investors flocking to energy transition, TSX Venture 50 list shows

Lithium, hydrogen and solar power companies were among last year's top performers

By Amanda Stephenson, The Canadian Press | February 21, 2023

3 min read

Planning and Advice

Canadians now expect to need $1.7M in order to retire, finds survey

Heading into RRSP season, many investors are shying away from markets

By Amanda Stephenson, The Canadian Press | February 7, 2023

3 min read

Economic Indicators

‘It is your new normal’: Canada’s aging workforce root of labour shortage

For years, experts have warned of a wave of baby boomer retirements

By Amanda Stephenson, The Canadian Press | December 12, 2022

4 min read

Market Insights

Crude oil tumbles on report that OPEC+ could hike production

The output decision is expected on Dec. 4

By Amanda Stephenson, The Canadian Press | November 21, 2022

2 min read

Market Insights

Oil and gas stocks top the TSX in 2022

Global energy demand and sky-high commodity prices fuel strong performance

By Amanda Stephenson, The Canadian Press | September 15, 2022

3 min read

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