Oil price hits the fifties
The price of Tums and Rolaids was not reported, but you might need some. President Donald Trump said he wanted to cut oil prices by half, and the markets seem to be right on that path.
Is national unity at stake, here in Saskatchewan?
Is national unity at stake right now, from a Saskatchewan perspective, given the trade war and the prospects of possibly a fourth term of Liberal government?
Oilpatch better able to weather low crude price than in past, industry players say
Canada’s oilpatch should be better able to weather the current slump in crude prices than it was during past downturns, industry players said Tuesday.
Parkland nominates 13 directors including three Simpson Oil nominees
CALGARY — Parkland Corp. is proposing a slate of 13 directors including three backed by dissident shareholder Simpson Oil Ltd. for election to its board at its annual meeting next month.
Brian Zinchuk: Gopher control and a scholarship took precedence over a half billion dollar wind project
But then they had other matters to attend to. More important matters.
For instance – the sole applicant for a scholarship will be awarded said scholarship.
Ratepayers will be able to get a pail of gopher control chemicals free of charge, but have to pay for any additional pails.
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Statistics Canada reports $1.5B trade deficit for February as exports fell
OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says the country’s merchandise trade balance fell to a deficit of $1.5 billion in February as exports fell.
Weekend Watch: How this $25 billion pipeline secures Canada’s independence
While the graphics and video clips aren’t 100 per cent accurate, this is actually a pretty decent primer on the situation with new pipelines to the east and west coasts. Check it out.
Alberta oil well report updated after concerns over taxpayer backstop recommendation
A new version of a government-commissioned report about Alberta’s inactive oil wells and what to do about them now says the province should manage a new insurance fund, rather than backstop it with taxpayer funding.
Steep drop in global crude prices drag down Canadian energy stocks
Fears of a tariff-driven recession has led to a steep drop in the price of crude oil, walloping Canadian energy stocks and stoking worry about the sector’s outlook should the weakness persist.
Brian Zinchuk: Weyburn is hurting, and can’t afford to turn away a third of a billion dollar wind project
If Enbridge wants to infuse something to the tune of a third of a billion dollars, or more, into your community, let them. Don’t be a fool and turn away one of the biggest investments you’ll ever see in that area.
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Brian Zinchuk on Evan Bray Show: Pipelines, tariffs, carbon tax and more
There are more people talking about pipelines these days than there has been in many years. Pipeline Online editor and owner Brian Zinchuk joined the Evan Bray Show on Wednesday, April 2 to discuss pipelines, tariffs, carbon taxes, spring breakup and more.
Trump’s tariffs will fundamentally change global trading system: Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney said Donald Trump’s tariff regime will “fundamentally change the global trading system” after the U.S. president exempted Canada from his so-called “liberation day” tariff list unveiled on Wednesday.
From the gas tank to the furnace, consumer carbon charge disappears
CALGARY — Consumers are paying a new price on their carbon emissions starting today — $0.
18 hours of zero of wind power in Saskatchewan on Saturday, 4 hours on Sunday
On Saturday, March 29, the 817 megawatts of wind capacity connected to the SaskPower grid produced an average of one, singular megawatt over the course of 24 hours.
But it’s actually worse than that, as the 24 hour average masks another reality.
Poilievre’s key energy policy: a National Energy Corridor for pipe, power and rail
The choice of location was no accident – it was the terminus of the proposed but defunct Energy East pipeline project.
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Pipeline Online Podcast, Ep. 6: Andrew Scheer on a National Energy Corridor
Andrew Scheer, one of the leading members of Pierre Poilievre’s Conservative team, joined Brian Zinchuk and Bronwyn Eyre for Episode 6 of the Pipeline Online Podcast. The podcast was recorded just a few hours after Poilievre announced the party’s energy policy, revolving around a national energy corridor.
Elaboration on end of industrial carbon tax in Saskatchewan – or is it the end?
Premier Scott Moe elaborated on the Saskatchewan Party government’s plan of getting rid of the industrial carbon tax in a press conference on March 27, but it was clear it’s not a done deal yet. The federal government still has a say, and could effectively overrule the announcement that had Moe grinning from ear-to-ear when he posted a video about it.
Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw chiefs oppose new fracking law, considering legal action
Mi’kmaw chiefs in Nova Scotia say they are considering legal action against newly passed provincial legislation that opens the door to hydraulic fracturing for natural gas.
Canada’s economy ‘sprinting into a wall’ to start 2025 as tariff hit looms
OTTAWA — The Canadian economy was off to a solid start in January but early signs suggest growth stalled in February amid harsh winter weather and the looming threat of tariffs.
Trump’s call with Carney shows possible change in trade war
Notably, he did not refer to Carney as “governor,” but “Prime Minister.” He made no reference to Canada becoming the “51st state.” But he also made no reference to stopping the imposition of tariffs in the coming days.
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Removing the Industrial Carbon Tax: The minister’s and critic’s speeches.
here was a lot of discussion about Saskatchewan no longer collecting the industrial carbon tax, known as the Output-Based Performance System (OPBS) in the Legislature on March 27. The previous day Premier Scott Moe posted a video on social media making the announcement, followed up by a press conference the morning of March 27.
How soon will Canadians feel the carbon levy’s demise? Depends what you’re buying
CALGARY — Prime Minister Mark Carney killed the consumer carbon levy as one of his first acts upon taking office earlier this month. As of April 1, the price everyday Canadians pay for emissions is to be set at $0.
NDP supports scrapping industrial carbon tax, but wonders about the money it was supposed to bring in
REGINA – The opposition NDP is fine with removing the industrial carbon tax in Saskatchewan, but asks about the money that was expected from it.
B.C. to bring in legislation to end its carbon tax on consumers starting April 1
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s government says it will table legislation on Monday that eliminates the consumer carbon tax in the province.
BREAKING: Moe declares “Saskatchewan is now a carbon tax free province”
REGINA – Hardly able to contain his glee, Premier Scott Moe released a video across various social media platforms late Wednesday, declaring, “Saskatchewan is now a carbon tax free province.”