Oil and Gas

03 May

Danielle Smith, Mark Carney Hold First Post-Election Meeting, Focus on Energy and Trade

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaAlberta Economy, Danielle Smith, Mark Carney, Oil and Gas

Ottawa, May 3, 2025 — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Prime Minister Mark Carney met for the first time on Friday following Carney’s federal election win earlier this week. Smith described the meeting as “positive” and said it centered on boosting Alberta’s economic prospects.She stated that Carney committed to fast-tracking "nation building projects" aimed at expanding market access for Alberta's oil, gas, agricultural goods, and other exports. The two leaders also discussed the ongoing trade war with the United States, which has placed strain on key Alberta industries.Smith acknowledged the challenges ahead, referencing “a decade of anti-resource legislation” from Ottawa.…

20 Mar

Alberta Premier Denielle Smith Issues Strong Demands to Ottawa in Meeting with PM Mark Carney

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaAlberta, Danielle Smith, Federal Policies, Mark Carney, Oil and Gas

Calgary ( Rajeev Sharma) : Alberta Premier Denielle Smith met with Prime Minister Mark Carney today in what she described as a “very frank discussion” about Alberta’s ongoing grievances with federal policies. The Premier outlined a series of demands she said must be addressed within the first six months of the next federal government’s term to prevent what she called an “unprecedented national unity crisis.” Among the key demands: • Guaranteed access to oil and gas corridors in all directions • Repeal of Bill C-69 (the “no new pipelines act”) • Lifting of the BC coastal tanker ban • Elimination…