Alberta's Premier Seeks Deal With Ottawa to Scrap Energy Sector Policies
Alberta's Premier Danielle Smith is in talks with Ottawa to potentially scrap policies detrimental to the province's energy sector. An agreement is anticipated later this month.
Smith is tight-lipped about the future of regulations like the emissions cap, pending a deal. Meanwhile, Finance Minister Nate Horner has mixed feelings about Ottawa's budget, finding both positives and negatives. Horner is seeking clarity on regulatory changes that could affect Alberta's energy industry. He had hoped Ottawa would rein in spending more in the budget. Smith and Horner are both mindful of the government's debt servicing requirements moving forward.
Negotiations between Alberta and Ottawa are ongoing, with an agreement expected later this month. The outcome could significantly impact Alberta's energy industry and its regulatory environment.
