Alberta reinforces U.S. energy partnership

The article reports that Alberta’s renewables sector is still recovering from a 2023 seven-month moratorium and subsequent policy changes that introduced new rules and costs, creating investor uncertainty. The provincial government contends renewables investment remains strong, highlighting Alberta’s share of Canada’s renewables growth and stating a…

Two governments and the Oil Sands Alliance unveiled a memorandum of understanding to create a framework for oilsands operators to increase production and build the Pathways carbon capture network in northern Alberta. Alberta then submitted its plan to the federal Major Projects Office for approval of a proposed million-barrel-a-day pipeline to transport…

Two sentences: Alberta energy leaders say the federal government’s Major Projects Office process and related approvals are contributing to a sense of optimism that major pipeline and energy infrastructure projects could move forward, beyond mere talk. The article notes Alberta’s plan to seek approval for a million-barrel-per-day oil pipeline to the B.C.…

Canada and Alberta announced a new eight-year partnership under the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund (CHIF) to invest over $510 million in Alberta’s local infrastructure, enabling municipalities to build or upgrade drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, and solid waste systems to accelerate home construction. Alberta will contribute at least one-third…

Alberta is pursuing a stronger economic relationship with the United States by sending provincial lawmakers to the National Conference of State Legislatures Legislative Summit in Chicago to discuss trade, energy, and cross-border investment. The delegation aims to promote barrier-free trade, secure supply chains, and North American energy security, with…

Two co-authors argue that the federal government should lead a nationwide East Coast pipeline expansion, building on the West Coast project to move Alberta oil to British Columbia and potentially to Saint John, NB, with Indigenous partnerships and coast-to-coast benefits in mind. They describe political support from New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt,…

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith declares a hard no to taxing or cutting off oil shipments to the United States, saying such actions would be devastating for Canada and stating she will fight any such moves. The piece notes reactions from Ontario Premier Doug Ford, NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi, and recent polling showing Smith's approval rising, while it…

Ontario Premier Doug Ford suggested embargoing oil (and potash) exports to the U.S. in retaliation against tariffs, a move met with opposition from Alberta and Saskatchewan leaders. The article notes that the proposed 50% tariffs would mostly affect Ontario, Quebec, and British Columbia, with Alberta and Saskatchewan largely spared, and discusses…