Alberta Premier Danielle Smith criticizes the federal government's clean electricity rules and discusses her concerns at a business conference. The government's recent ad campaign opposing the rules is debunked by independent experts.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith speaks to business leaders at the Global Business Forum in Banff, Alta., on Sept. 22. Smith told the conference that despite her concerns with the federal Liberal government there was some cabinet ministers she can work with. “Tell the Feds,” says the Government of Alberta ’s recent $8-million ad campaign opposing federal clean electricity rules . If you’re a resident of Alberta , Saskatchewan, Ontario or Nova Scotia, you’ve likely heard or seen them.
Who could disagree with statements like “No one wants blackouts. What Canadians want is reliable and affordable power”? Nor does anyone want “to freeze in the dark.” These messages seem sound, but they are grossly exaggerated if not outright false. Independent experts have already debunked the campaign’s central claims. With some effort and planning, the transition to a cleaner power grid could actually save Canadians hundreds of dollars in power bills annually, all while providing reliable and climate-friendly electricit
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