Energy
Alberta government looking to speed up job accreditation for foreign workers
Manitoba, Ontario and Nova Scotia already have similar laws.
Shovels could be in ground on pipeline by September: TMX CEO
Following one-year delay, oil could be flowing in new segments of the pipeline by mid-2022.
Amid urgent climate warnings, EPA gives coal a reprieve
More coal plants to open as a result but court challenges will follow.
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Business leaders welcome Trans Mountain expansion approval
…but they fear the pipeline expansion to BC’s coast will not be competed.
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LNG Canada, JGC Fluor to attract more women to skilled trades
Four-week workforce development program aims to recruit, train, support and employ them in construction trades.
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Alberta energy war room must avoid online mudslinging: experts
Kenney government aims to get the $30-million Calgary-based war room running this summer.
Ontario wants anti carbon tax gas pump stickers displayed by Aug. 30
Enforcement plans could include an education campaign, written warnings, compliance orders and charges.
Nova Scotia Power generates 30% of its power from renewables
Marks a 24% reduction since 2007 from reliance on coal-fired power plants.
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Baloney Meter: A lot of it in Scheer statements on energy independence
Experts question the economic and environmental wisdom of ending all oil imports to Canada.
Is Canadian oil independence more political pitch than economics?
Experts concerned it could send unwelcome protectionist signals to the world leading to resisting market forces.
Federal $10.4M clean energy investment goes to Haida Gwaii in BC
Project involves expanding an existing hydroelectricity installation and reducing use of diesel fuel.
Canadian Natural buying Devon Energy’s Canadian assets for $3.8B
Includes thermal in situ oil sands production and conventional primary heavy crude oil operations next door.
Canadian Utilities selling Canadian fossil fuel power assets
Sell off based on power plants entering into the latter stages of their lives.
Legault to electrify Quebec’s economy, reduce oil consumption
Will require massive investments, which could come from the government’s Green Fund and increased infrastructure spending.
Green’s call for ban on foreign oil imports, use Alberta oil instead
Promise is in line with the Conservative party’s economic and climate strategy.
