Oil and gas, electricity emissions remain a challenge for Ottawa-Alberta relationship
VIDEO SIGN OUT
Before the meeting Smith said Ottawa's plan for an emissions-free electricity grid by 2035 and a cap on oil and gas sector emissions that could be announced before the end of June aren't realistic for her province without a massive cost to the economy and jobs. She said she was drawing a line in the sand that Ottawa can either get on board Alberta's plan for getting to net-zero emissions by 2050, or it can get out of the way.
"I've never been somebody who takes those kinds of polar positions. You know, we clearly are interested in moving forward with electricity regulations to see a clean grid, because we think that underpins the economy in the future. We have committed to a cap on oil and gas emissions. But there are lots of different ways to do that. There are flexibilities and how you design it.
"Our delegation also made clear the federal government must not unilaterally legislate any oil and natural gas emissions cap or electricity regulations impacting these areas of exclusive provincial jurisdiction without Alberta's approval," Smith's statement said. Initially called the"just transition" plan, the bill has been renamed"sustainable jobs," which the government says better reflects its intention.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Oil and gas, electricity emissions remain a challenge for Ottawa-Alberta relationshipThere is no line in the sand between his government and Alberta over energy and climate policies but there is also still a lot of daylight in their respective visions, Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson said Monday.
Read more »
Alberta and Ottawa remain far apart on energy, climate policies after meeting | Globalnews.caFederal ministers met with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith to discuss the Liberal government's clean energy job transition bill and emissions targets for Alberta and Ottawa.
Read more »
Rex Murphy: Liberals come for Alberta oil workers with mistitled sustainable jobs actThe title of the act is a lie. It is not about sustaining jobs. It is about killing jobs
Read more »
Alberta RCMP announces surveillance camera registry programThe Alberta RCMP are asking residents and businesses to register their video surveillance cameras with them to help reduce time in investigations.
Read more »
Rural Alberta ATV crash sends two children to hospital in life-threatening conditionTwo young girls are in hospital after a crash between an ATV and a truck on Saturday afternoon near a southern Alberta town.
Read more »
Two girls suffer life-threatening injuries in off-highway vehicle collision in Alberta10-year-old and a three-year-old in hospital in serious, life-threatening condition after OHV collided with pickup truck
Read more »