Breadcrumb Trail Links Columnists Published Dec 07, 2023 • Last updated 25 minutes ago • 3 minute read The COVID-19 pandemic continues to strain society and the economy through repeated illnesses and long-term…
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Varcoe: 'Nothing short of the NEP' — Oilpatch girds for Ottawa's new cap-and-trade emissions plan for sector
Breadcrumb Trail Links Politics Energy Columnists Business ‘It’s the single-biggest existential threat (to the sector). An emissions cap is a cap on production. It’s as simple as that,’ said Ensign Energy Services…
Braid: Smith's ideas about alternative medicine and pensions just keep coming back
Article content Premier Danielle Smith often plunks controversial beliefs on the back shelf when she faces opposition. But we’re learning fast that these ideas never go away. When the time seems right,…
Breakenridge: No clear reason for federal emissions cap
Breadcrumb Trail Links Columnists While the Alberta government has been more focused as of late on the federal Clean Electricity Regulations, this may turn out to be a more urgent matter Published…
Opinion: Political affiliation has no place in municipal elections
Breadcrumb Trail Links Columnists Published Dec 05, 2023 • Last updated 1 hour ago • 3 minute read Research shows that including political parties in municipal elections doesn’t increase active participation among citizens….
Varcoe: Alberta vows to fight new federal methane target, while oilpatch says 75 per cent cut is 'achievable'
Breadcrumb Trail Links Politics Energy Columnists Business It’s fair to say the industry remains deeply worried about the broader oilpatch emissions cap and its potential to curtail production, but on the methane…
Braid: Twin Alberta goals in Dubai — doing deals and showing up Ottawa
Article content Dubai is a strange place to fight a looming Canadian election campaign, but any venue will do when the combatants are the federal Liberals and the Alberta UCP. Premier Danielle…
Opinion: Changing NDP name makes good business sense
Breadcrumb Trail Links Columnists Published Dec 02, 2023 • Last updated 5 minutes ago • 3 minute read Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley remains popular in Alberta, but her party is tarnished by…
Letters, Dec. 2: Consider fair trade when Christmas shopping
Breadcrumb Trail Links Letters Published Dec 02, 2023 • Last updated 1 hour ago • 2 minute read The return of the Christmas shopping season comes with a reminder of the value of…
Opinion: It’s time to unleash Canada’s energy advantage
Breadcrumb Trail Links Columnists Published Dec 02, 2023 • Last updated 2 hours ago • 3 minute read Lisa Baiton is the chief executive of the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers. Photo by…