10 h. ago FINLAYSON: Energy sector will fuel Alberta economy and Canada’s exports for years to come

Most of Canada’s oil reserves are in Alberta, along with a majority of natural gas reserves. Alberta is the beating heart of the Canadian energy economy.

Economics

25 h. ago Alberta Premier Danielle Smith expects some industries to escape new U.S. tariffs

Danielle Smith says that since Canada doesn't tariff imports of U.S. oil or most food products, she expects those industries to remain unscathed.

Economics

25 h. ago Smith hopeful, but unsure, that Alberta oil and food production will escape Wednesday's U.S. tariffs

"We don't have any tariffs on their oil and gas. So, I'm assuming that means that they're not going to have tariffs on our oil and gas," Smith said.

Economics

5 d. ago Bell: Looks like Carney could be set to screw over Alberta with oil tax

'Nothing is off the table when it comes to defending our country,' says Prime Minister Mark Carney, on export taxes such as a tax on U.S.-bound Alberta oil

Economics

6 d. ago Bell: Danielle Smith won't shut up — tells Liberals where to get off

'We will not be pushed around and called traitors,' says Alberta Premier Danielle Smith

Other

7 d. ago Bell: Danielle Smith warns Mark Carney — Don't dare mess with Alberta

'He has no idea what kind of fight he is picking with our province,' says Premier Danielle Smith of Liberal Leader Mark Carney

Transport

1 week ago Poilievre calls Smith’s oilpatch demands ‘reasonable,’ challenges Carney to disclose foreign oil investments

Smith put out a list of nine non-negotiable demands, concerning Alberta’s oil and gas sector, shortly after meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney

Transport

1 week ago Alberta Premier Rejects Oil Export Tax in Meeting With Carney

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith rejected any constraints on oil and gas exports to the US in her first meeting with new Prime Minister Mark Carney, renewing her criticism of Canada’s Liberal government as the country prepares for an election.

Economics

1 week ago Bell: Smith sees a real danger Mark Carney could be worse than Trudeau

'I think there is a real danger the new prime minister is worse than the old prime minister,' says Premier Danielle Smith, comparing Liberal Leader Mark Carney and Justin Trudeau

Politics

1 week ago Smith says changes to Alberta infrastructure defence law will prevent any ‘interference from Ottawa’

The amendments would put a firewall around Alberta's energy sector by declaring oil and gas production sites and facilities housing emissions data as essential infrastructure

Economics

2 w. ago Bell: Premier Danielle Smith isn't buying what Prime Minister Mark Carney is selling

'We need an election to get some clarity on just how badly he's going to punish the oil and gas sector,' says Premier Danielle Smith of Prime Minister Mark Carney

Politics

2 w. ago Alberta touts major revision to public oil and gas reserve estimates at Texas energy summit

Province's proven natural gas reserves increased by seven billion barrels and are now six times previous levels

Politics

2 w. ago Alberta has nearly six times the natural gas it thought, putting Canada among world’s top 10

'We're Texas-sized as far as gas goes; we've got some big numbers' — Alberta Energy Minister Brian Jean

Other

2 w. ago Bell: Smith tells Canada hands off Alberta oil, while Ford no hero

Premier Danielle Smith resists more calls for a tax on U.S.-bound Alberta oil and gas but for how long as the pressure goes up?

Other

2 w. ago Unpaid Oil & Gas Taxes: Worsening Crisis Calls for a Collaborative Solution

As rural municipalities struggle with increasing unpaid oil and gas property taxes, RMA proposes a collaborative approach to Alberta Municipal Affairs and Alberta Energy and Minerals. Nisku, AB, March 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) has conducted a member survey identifying that as of December 31, 2024, at least $253.9 […]

Economics

3 w. ago Alberta energy minister hopes royalty changes help move pipelines forward

CALGARY — Alberta’s energy minister is hoping that by changing the way the province receives royalties from oilsands bitumen, it may give pipeline companies the certainty they need to build new projects connecting Canada’s resources to global markets. The province currently takes royalties from conventional production in-kind, or in oil itself, rather than cash. It […]

Politics

3 w. ago Alberta government says premier in talks with potential overseas heavy oil buyer

Province did not identify the company or say what part of the world it is based in

Politics

3 w. ago Alberta government in talks with potential overseas heavy oil buyer

The province has announced it will collect bitumen royalties in the form of the heavy oil itself, as opposed to cash.

Politics

3 w. ago Bell: Who can handle Trump? Sure as hell not Mark Carney, says Danielle Smith

Mark Carney, Trudeau's heir apparent, is not the guy to take on President Trump, says Alberta Premier Danielle Smith

Transport

3 w. ago Tariff on sand is a major blow to Alberta's oil patch: industry experts

Train car after train car, filled with Wisconsin sand. It’s vital to the Alberta oil and gas industry. Of the approximately eight million tonnes of sand the Canadian oil and gas industry uses every year, about two-thirds of it comes from the state of Wisconsin. As of this week, it’s on the list of American […]

Politics