Category Archives: Business

Federal methane emissions targets: Joint statement
Premier Danielle Smith and Minister of Environment and Protected Areas Rebecca Schulz issued the following statement on the federal government's proposed methane emissions regulations: "The federal go...
Dec 04, 2023

Market Watch: December 1
This week's highlightsMajor indices cap best month in more than a yearBond yields continue to cool after biggest monthly drop in four yearsCanadian economy sees surprise contraction but avoids technic...
Dec 01, 2023

Provincial government issues statement on Dow Path2Zero investment in Alberta
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, Minister of Energy and Minerals Brian Jean and Minister of Jobs, Economy and Trade Matt Jones issued the following statement Wednesday on the Dow Path2Zero Fort Saskatc...
Nov 29, 2023

Alberta government targeting accelerated emissions reductions
Alberta's government says it is introducing a new carbon capture incentive program that will cut emissions and create jobs. According to provincial officials, Alberta is a global leader in carbon capt...
Nov 28, 2023

Alberta hits methane reduction target three years early, says government
The Alberta government says it has now reduced methane emissions from the oil and gas sector by 45 per cent since 2014. Government officials say Alberta was the first province in Canada to set a metha...
Nov 28, 2023

Smith and Schulz to promote Alberta’s climate and energy leadership
Premier Danielle Smith and Minister of Environment and Protected Areas Rebecca Schulz will be promoting Alberta's leadership in emission reductions and responsible energy development in the Middle Eas...
Nov 28, 2023

Alberta NDP calling for review of province's energy regulator
Alberta's New Democrat Opposition and a prominent First Nations leader are calling for a review of the province's energy regulator to be held in public, with public input. Opposition Environment criti...
Nov 27, 2023

Oil and gas well drillers want federal funding to help industry decarbonize
EDMONTON, AB - Canada's oil and gas well drilling sector is lobbying for a piece of the tax credit pie when it comes to decarbonization.The Canadian Association of Energy Contractors (CAOEC) - which r...
Nov 27, 2023

Alberta NDP files formal submission to Alberta Utilities Commission supporting renewable energy
The Alberta NDP says it has formally filed to the Alberta Utilities Commission, opposing the pause on renewable energy and calling for equal treatment across all energy development. The Opposition say...
Nov 25, 2023

Market Watch: November 24
This week's highlightsMajor indices rise for fourth straight weekTreasury yields hit multi-month lowsCanadian core and headline inflation decelerated in OctoberU.S. initial unemployment claims decline...
Nov 24, 2023