--- title: "Canada’s Path to Net‑Zero 2050: Industrial Decarbonization (BBA Podcast) | BBA" date: 2025-12-12T14:34:00-05:00 author: Juliette Cote canonical_url: "https://www.bbaconsultants.com/en-ca/insights/canada-industrial-decarbonization-net-zero-2050" section: Publications --- In recent months, the global economy has faced uncertainty linked to trade, tariffs and shifting economic outlooks, resulting in market volatility. In the midst of all this, Canada must reconsider its relationship with its main trade partner 1. For the Canadian oil and gas industry, this may mark a decisive turning point. What opportunities can the industry seize? How can it help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and protect the environment? And who will finance innovation? [Debbie Burke](https://www.linkedin.com/in/debbie-burke/), Director – Oil, Gas and Chemicals at BBA, and [Kevin Krausert](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-krausert-a5015987/), CEO & Co-Founder of [Avatar Innovations](https://www.linkedin.com/company/avatar-innovations/) share their insights in this episode of The ingenuity effect with host [Sandrine Rastello](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandrine-rastello/). 2. This content is for general information purposes only. All rights reserved ©BBA 1. ![Ec employee women debbie burke retouch web SQ LR BBA 2](https://www.assets.bbaconsultants.com/bba-production-assets/production/images/avatars/_size_avatar/204306/ec_employee_women-_debbie-burke_retouch_web_SQ_LR_BBA-2.webp) Debbie Burke, P.Eng. Director, Oil, Gas and Chemicals Read bio [ ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/debbie-burke/) **Debbie Burke brings over 20 years of engineering experience in the oil, gas and chemicals sector** and is recognized for her expertise in portfolio management and investment optimization. **Key expertise and certifications** - Strategic and complex portfolio management - Governance and integrated planning - Organizational change leadership - Member of APEGA **Major achievements:** Directed large-scale multidisciplinary projects, ensuring regulatory compliance, operational performance and value creation for clients. **Approach and added value:** Debbie fosters a collaborative and pragmatic approach, transforming complex challenges into measurable and efficient solutions that secure investments and enhance operational performance. - [ 27 Jul 2026 Mining and Metals Early tailings decisions shape long-term mine performance - ![Geraldine Cosset](https://www.assets.bbaconsultants.com/bba-production-assets/production/images/avatars/_size_avatar/206707/Geraldine-Cosset.webp) - ![Jared Purdy](https://www.assets.bbaconsultants.com/bba-production-assets/production/images/avatars/_size_avatar/212424/Jared-Purdy.webp) ](https://www.bbaconsultants.com/en-ca/insights/early-tailings-decisions-shape-long-term-mine-performance "Early tailings decisions shape long-term mine performance") - [ 02 Jul 2026 Mining and Metals Python: A key tool for data analysis in mineral processing - ![Charles Blais](https://www.assets.bbaconsultants.com/bba-production-assets/production/images/avatars/_size_avatar/211197/Charles-Blais.webp) - ![Juan Pablo Vergara](https://www.assets.bbaconsultants.com/bba-production-assets/production/images/avatars/_size_avatar/211266/Juan-Pablo-Vergara.webp) ](https://www.bbaconsultants.com/en-ca/insights/python-a-key-tool-for-data-analysis-in-mineral-processing "Python: A key tool for data analysis in mineral processing") - [ 19 Jun 2026 Mining and Metals Speed is earned early in projects - ![Mm employee men jean lheureux retouch web SQ LR BBA](https://www.assets.bbaconsultants.com/bba-production-assets/production/images/avatars/_size_avatar/204266/mm_employee_men_jean-lheureux_retouch_web_SQ_LR_BBA.webp) - ![Mm employee men benoit richard retouch web SQ LR BBA](https://www.assets.bbaconsultants.com/bba-production-assets/production/images/avatars/_size_avatar/203602/mm_employee_men_benoit-richard_retouch_web_SQ_LR_BBA.webp) ](https://www.bbaconsultants.com/en-ca/insights/speed-is-earned-early-in-projects "Speed is earned early in projects") - [ 17 Jun 2026 Industrial data platforms: building a solid foundation to optimize your operations - ![Pierre Boucher](https://www.assets.bbaconsultants.com/bba-production-assets/production/images/avatars/_size_avatar/2671/Pierre-Boucher.webp) Pierre Boucher, P.Eng. Senior Engineer, Operational Technology and Infrastructure ](https://www.bbaconsultants.com/en-ca/insights/industrial-data-platforms-building-a-solid-foundation-to-optimize-your-operations "Industrial data platforms: building a solid foundation to optimize your operations") [ See all ](https://www.bbaconsultants.com/en-ca/insights "Go to Publications listing page") Let’s see what we can do together [ Contact us ](https://www.bbaconsultants.com/en-ca/contact) In recent months, the global economy has faced uncertainty linked to trade, tariffs and shifting economic outlooks, resulting in market volatility. In the midst of all this, Canada must reconsider its relationship with its main trade partner 1. For the Canadian oil and gas industry, this may mark a decisive turning point. What opportunities can the industry seize? How can it help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and protect the environment? And who will finance innovation? [Debbie Burke](https://www.linkedin.com/in/debbie-burke/), Director – Oil, Gas and Chemicals at BBA, and [Kevin Krausert](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-krausert-a5015987/), CEO & Co-Founder of [Avatar Innovations](https://www.linkedin.com/company/avatar-innovations/) share their insights in this episode of The ingenuity effect with host [Sandrine Rastello](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandrine-rastello/). 2. This content is for general information purposes only. All rights reserved ©BBA