GLJ CEO Livingstone Highlights Canadian Energy Potential
The energy executive calls for infrastructure and refining investment to boost Canada's global market standing.
Updated on Oct. 20, 2026 in Oil and Gas
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Mike Livingstone, the newly appointed President and CEO of GLJ Ltd., addressed the Schachter Catch the Energy Conference to outline pathways for Canadian resource development. He argued that Canada can capture greater economic value by expanding infrastructure and domestic processing.
Why it matters
Canada faces persistent economic underperformance compared to the United States, exacerbated by historical pipeline bottlenecks and regulatory uncertainty. Improving market access through infrastructure is viewed as critical to securing a global investment premium for domestic resources.
Canada maintains a top-five global position in both oil and natural gas production. GLJ Ltd. CEO Mike Livingstone brings 25 years of professional experience to his leadership role in managing these assets.
The players
Mike Livingstone
He is the President and CEO of GLJ Ltd. and has 25 years of professional experience in the energy sector.
GLJ Ltd.
This organization provides expertise and advisory services to the global energy industry.
Nutrien
It is a prominent Canadian potash producer that currently holds a valuation premium over international competitors.
The details
Livingstone emphasized that Canadian oil sands companies currently command valuation premiums over some U.S. Lower 48 producers, a trend mirrored by Canadian potash producer Nutrien. He noted that Canada must prioritize expanded pipeline capacity and domestic refining to overcome historical export limitations.
Timeline
2010: Canada began a period of persistent GDP-per-capita underperformance versus the U.S.
October 2, 2026: Mike Livingstone assumed his role as CEO of GLJ Ltd.
October 17, 2026: Mike Livingstone presented at the energy conference in Calgary.
Market Landscape
Livingstone's strategy seeks to overcome the persistent GDP-per-capita underperformance relative to the United States since 2010. By modernizing export infrastructure, Canada aims to close the economic gap and better compete with U.S. resource producers.
Expanded pipeline capacity and domestic refining could improve national economic stability and create more consistent job growth in the energy sector. These developments are intended to bolster Canada's global economic standing and enhance long-term resource investment.
The takeaway
Canada holds significant natural resource advantages that remain constrained by limited processing and export capacity. Strategic investment in infrastructure is necessary to unlock these assets and improve national economic competitiveness.
Further reading
For more insight into regional energy developments, explore our Oil and Gas section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Todayville.
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