oil
NL has fastest growing economy thanks to oil production: report
Significant wage increases aren’t expected until 2020 but employment numbers should increase next year.
Enbridge proposes priority contracts for Mainline system in 2021
A response to producers angered by cutbacks in all shipments as nominated volume exceed capacity in 2018.
Equalization protests from Alberta likely pre-election talk: Quebec minister
Canada’s often contentious equalization program has come under fire again.
Husky Energy apologizes for largest ever oil spill off Newfoundland coast
Happened while SeaRose platform was preparing to restart production during a storm.
Environment groups tell world Canada not slowing energy emissions
Report accuses the industry of successfully lobbying Canada to water down climate policies.
Canadian Natural cuts $1B from budget due to low oil price
Oil sands producer will ramp up capital spending if prices improve and stabilize, and there’s clarity on market access.
Central bank holds rate amid oil slump; casts doubt on future hikes
The rate remains at 1.75 per cent; the BoC has been on a gradual rate-hiking path.
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Suncor assessing impact of Alberta’s move to cut oil production next year
Cuts to reduce a glut that increases the discount the oil fetches compared with the North American benchmark.
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Canada’s sad march to energy industry oblivion
Encana has now become Americanized, driven south by disastrous Liberal policies.
Ottawa ‘on a different economic planet’: Alberta finance minister
Doesn’t have a clear understanding of economic damage caused by the failure to build new pipelines to coastal waters.
Largest Newfoundland oil spill yet speaks to offshore risks: board
An estimated 250 cubic metres of oil leaked into the sea southeast of St. John’s from Husky Oil platform.
New pipelines the answer to oil price problems: Sohi
Natural Resources minister says key is building trust in regulatory processes and engaging affected parties early.
Suncor CEO to retire in May; Mark Little named as his replacement
Steve Williams led the way in support for environmental initiatives, supported Notley’s sweeping climate plan.
CSIS says federal pipeline purchase seen as ‘betrayal’ by many opponents
Spy agency’s heavily censored brief highlights a renewed sense of indignation among protesters.
New Trans Mountain pipeline review doomed to fail: Vancouver mayor elect
Too rushed, including a week-long window for Indigenous groups and others to apply to participate.
