Stewart Muir is a globally recognized communicator and storyteller specializing in energy and natural resources. A founder of Resource Works, he leads a national initiative dedicated to advancing public understanding of the vital role responsible resource development plays in economic prosperity, environmental sustainability, and Indigenous partnerships.
As a former journalist and editor, Stewart brings a unique ability to interpret complexity, engage diverse audiences, and shape narratives that bridge industry, policy, and public discourse. Under his leadership, Resource Works has become a trusted convener for critical conversations on energy security, economic growth, and Canada’s role in global supply chains.
Stewart is the founder of the Indigenous Partnerships Success Showcase (IPSS), an annual gathering that highlights successful collaborations between Indigenous communities and resource industries. Through IPSS, he has helped elevate the voices of Indigenous leaders and advance practical solutions for shared economic and environmental goals.
He is also the host of Power Struggle, a video podcast exploring the real-world implications of energy policy, supply chains, and resource security. Through in-depth interviews and expert analysis, Power Struggle delivers compelling narratives on the intersection of natural resources, geopolitics, and economic opportunity.
Stewart is a driving force behind Unleashing Canadian Potential (UCP), a cross-country initiative that brings industry leaders, policymakers, and communities together to explore the future of Canada’s natural resource economy. He is spearheading collaborations with major industry players, thought leaders, and global organizations to ensure Canada’s voice is heard in the evolving energy landscape.
With deep roots on Canada’s West Coast, Stewart’s approach is grounded in rigorous research, compelling storytelling, and a commitment to fact-based dialogue. His insights are widely sought after by policymakers, business leaders, and media, positioning him as a leading advocate for Canada’s resource industries at home and on the world stage.
Margareta is the managing director of Resource Works. She is a strategic communicator and natural resource policy advocate with a passion for technology, innovation and Indigenous economic development. In 2022, Margareta was the event lead for the Indigenous Partnerships Success Showcase, a historic movement bringing together Indigenous and corporate Canada to celebrate and develop improved partnerships. In 2020, Margareta and the team at Resource Works convened an unprecedented and diverse coalition of industry, labour, and Indigenous groups to champion Canada’s economic recovery from COVID-19. Since being formed, the Task Force for Real Jobs, Real Recovery has grown to 38 members, including all major Canadian industry associations in natural resources.
While studying for her Master of Public Administration in Energy, Technology and Climate Policy at University College London, Margareta led an international post-graduate consulting project, delivering recommendations on financial regulation, consumer debt, and digital government to the Prime Minister’s Office of the United Arab Emirates. A lifelong Vancouverite, she also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Asian Area Studies from the University of British Columbia. Follow her on Twitter at @margare7a or on LinkedIn.
