Category: alberta energy

Alberta, Saskatchewan Premiers Accuse Ottawa of Wanting to Shut Down Energy Sector

The premiers of Alberta and Saskatchewan have accused the Liberal government of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of wanting to shut down the energy sector in their respective provinces and have made it clear they are going to push back. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe were responding to comments made by federal…


‘Most Ethical Energy in the World’: Brian Jean Discusses His New Job as Alberta’s Energy Minister

For Alberta’s recently sworn-in Energy and Minerals Minister Brian Jean, a resident of the epicentre of the province’s energy sector, Fort McMurray, the impact of his new portfolio hits close to home. “I’ve lived in the highs and the lows of the oilsands,” Mr. Jean told The Epoch Times, his voice cracking as he talked about…


Energy, Environment Mandates From Alberta Premier Request More Energy, Industry Development

EDMONTON—Alberta’s new Minister of Energy and Minerals Brian Jean has received marching orders from Premier Danielle Smith, which instruct him to support further development of the province’s energy resources. The mandate letter released July 10 asks Mr. Jean to develop and implement an “investment incentive program” for technologies including carbon capture, utilization and storage, ammonia,…


Alberta Premier Requests Trudeau Focus on Energy Security at Meeting With Joe Biden

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has sent a letter to the prime minister, requesting that his meeting with the U.S. president focus on the need for energy security. The letter, dated March 23 and published by the Government of Alberta, says the visit of American President Joe Biden to Canada presents “an opportunity of great significance.”…


Alberta Premier Requests Trudeau Focus on Energy Security in Meeting With Biden

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has sent a letter to the prime minister requesting that he focus on the need for energy security when he meets with the U.S. president during his visit to Canada. The letter says President Joe Biden’s visit presents “an opportunity of great significance.” “It is my request that the federal government…