Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will sit down with provincial and territorial leaders on March 13 to wrestle with some of the thorny issues that are dividing the nation. The first ministers’ meeting, to be held in Ottawa, is to cover climate change, the economy, health care, infrastructure and equalization. The announcement of the meeting comes […]
WASHINGTON — Alberta Premier Jason Kenney and Saskatchewan’s Scott Moe say they see signs that tensions in their relationship with Ottawa are beginning to ease. The two premiers are part of a delegation that’s in Washington today to celebrate the U.S.-Canada-Mexico trade agreement and promote trade and investment priorities with their American counterparts. Also in […]
Carbon-tax-fighting governments in Alberta and Saskatchewan say they have no plans to follow Ontario’s lead and force gas stations to put anti-carbon tax stickers on their pumps. Ontario’s Progressive Conservative government has set Aug. 30 as a deadline for stations to have the stickers posted or face fines of up to $10,000 a day. The […]
CALGARY — The CEOs of nine Alberta natural gas producers have released an open letter to Premier Jason Kenney asking him to show “bold leadership” in supporting a plan to restrict production to boost low gas prices. The letter warns the province faces a high likelihood of corporate failures, job losses and falling investment levels if the situation […]
SASKATOON — Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says he still believes national unity is under threat despite collaborative discussions with the country’s other leaders. Kenney says Albertans feel frustrated and alienated because the province contributes billions of dollars to Canada’s economy but is blocked by others from developing its resources. He says he doesn’t think Albertans want to separate — they just want […]
Five premiers have gathered in Calgary to take in some Stampede festivities and share notes ahead of this week’s first ministers’ meeting in Saskatoon. Alberta Premier Jason Kenney hosted his counterparts from Ontario, Saskatchewan, New Brunswick and the Northwest Territories during Calgary’s annual 10-day celebration of cowboy culture. All lead conservative parties, with the exception […]
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says he will fight the passage of two federal environment bills on multiple fronts — starting in court. Kenney says he is filing constitutional challenges to Bill C-48 and Bill C-69 because he believes they unfairly target his oil and gas province. Kenney says Bill C-48, which bans tanker traffic on […]
Scott Moe is still Canada’s most popular Premier. Moe received an approval rating of 65 percent in the latest Angus Reid Institute poll, up by six points from last quarter, and 13 since March 2018. Quebec’s Francois Legault also held his position at number two, and has now been over 60 percent for three straight […]
For the first time since Jason Kenney was elected as Alberta Premier, he was in Saskatchewan. Kenney and Premier Scott Moe attended the Saskatchewan Oil and Gas Show in Weyburn where they addressed showgoers in an event that showed the two are on the same page when it comes to the energy sector. The two […]
The Saskatchewan and Alberta Premiers will be discussing oil and gas in Weyburn this week. Both Scott Moe and Jason Kenney will be a part of a panel discussion at this year’s Saskatchewan Oil and Gas Recognition Awards and Show at the Weyburn Curling Club on Wednesday. Both premier’s will also tour and meet with […]
