Brian Crossman: How about that?
Nearly everything we use is either made with crude oil or it’s derivatives. Look around the room, your office or take a walk around town. It is everywhere. We could not and would not have the quality of life we enjoy. “How about that?”
Lithium in SK, Part 44: Feds invest into Prairie Lithium project
Prairie Lithium announced on Sept. 28 it has been approved for CAD $6.3m (AUD $6.3m) in financing from the Government of Canada.
Energy regulator approves Trans Mountain toll settlement
The Canada Energy Regulator has approved a settlement between Trans Mountain Corp. and companies that pay to ship their oil through the Alberta-to-British Columbia pipeline.
Alberta, Ontario premiers set to share stage in Calgary to talk energy policy
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Ontario Premier Doug Ford are set to share the stage in Calgary today to talk energy. The leaders will be in the city's downtown to talk about how to best get Canada's natural resources to market in a world of fluctuating politics...
Anand tells UN that Canada seeks ‘strategic autonomy,’ relies on civil debate
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says Canada’s foreign policy is guided by establishing autonomy in strategic fields to limit superpower coercion, along with aspirations to lead middle powers.
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Eastern Canada business leaders call for ‘single economy’ between Atlantic provinces
Atlantic Canada could become one of the country’s most prosperous regions if it leverages its abundant talent and resources as a “single economy,” a group of business leaders say.
Strong oil prices see consistent drilling activity, but no surge overall
With oil prices in the US$90 range, drilling activity in Saskatchewan remains consistent, but has not seen a surge overall. Cenovus, however, is seeing some of its strongest numbers in years.
Frontier Centre for Public Policy: Canada’s own trade barriers and political battles are costing the country investment, jobs and economic opportunities
Our trade relationship with the United States has deteriorated badly. Washington imposed 50 per cent tariffs on $27.6 billion worth of Canadian goods in August. Canada responded Sept. 8 with counter-tariffs of 15, 25 and 50 per cent on an equivalent value of U.S. imports. The obvious question is: What do we do about Donald Trump?
Federal government introduces bill to extend gas tax pause to January 2027
The federal government introduced its promised bill to extend the federal gas tax pause for several more months shortly after Parliament resumed sitting following the summer break.
Strathcona Resources opens Meota Central SAGD facility, with big plans for more to come
For Strathcona Resources, its investment in Saskatchewan will not slow down. It’s only going to grow, with Waterous saying the company is talking about roughly quintupling its Saskatchewan thermal production over 10 years
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Liberals table bill to speed up major project approvals, avert labour disruptions
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government tabled a sweeping bill Monday meant to fast-track approvals for major projects, cut their review times and create zones of “national interest” to pre-approve certain types of projects.
Moe warns ‘blood potash’ part of Trump’s planned deal with Belarus to thwart Canada
As U.S. President Donald Trump works on a deal to buy potash from Belarus to lessen dependence on Canadian fertilizer, Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is warning that the eastern European country has blood on its hands.
Feds approve FortisBC’s Tilbury LNG expansion under ‘one project, one review’
The federal government has approved expansion of the Tilbury LNG facility in Delta, B.C., saying potential adverse effects are justified by the project’s benefits.
Five things to know about the Liberals’ new Building Canada Strong Act
The Building Canada Strong Act removes the responsibility for reviewing many big projects, such as pipelines and power transmission lines, from the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada. It also proposes changes to the Canada Labour Code.
Judge rejects federal bid to quash case over greenhouse gas emission targets
The Federal Court has rejected Ottawa’s bid to toss out a case accusing the government of having no intention of meeting its 2030 greenhouse gas emissions target.
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Jim Warren: C-69 no longer applies to oil and gas pipelines: Why aren’t we celebrating?
What, no happy dance? On 9 September the Carney government delivered a long-awaited win to supporters of conventional energy. The heavy hand of C-69, the “No More Pipelines Act”, will no longer apply to major projects in the oil and gas sectors including pipelines to Canada’s coasts.
‘Why walk away?’: Emotional Danielle Smith speaks against separation at online forum
An emotional Premier Danielle Smith held back tears Saturday as she recounted a long list of historic indignities Albertans have suffered at the hands of the federal government.
Christine Fréchette claims more Quebecers are warming up to fracking
Shale gas became an issue on the campaign trail Saturday as Coalition Avenir Québec leader Christine Fréchette claimed more Quebecers are warming up to fracking amid trade tensions with the United States.
Newfoundland and Labrador votes in favour of Quebec energy agreement worth billions
The Newfoundland and Labrador government has voted in favour of a multi-billion dollar agreement to share energy from Labrador with Hydro-Québec, though it passed by a thin margin.
Oil prices are high but could be much worse. Trump has China’s Xi to thank for that
When President Donald Trump launched his war against Iran in late February, energy analysts issued dire warnings that oil prices could more than double during a protracted conflict and urged investors and motorists to buckle up for a bumpy ride.
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New Brunswick coal-fired generating station switching to wood pellets
Because using trees is clearly better than coal. Sure thing.
Lloydminster Heavy Oil Show: Live with Kurt Price, Brian Zinchuk and Deidra Garyk
Brian Zinchuk and Deidra Garyk joined Lloydminster’s Live with Kurt Price on the floor at the Lloydminster Heavy Oil Show on Sept. 16. Check it out.
Brian Crossman: Unions and the oilpatch
While he isn’t the biggest union guy, he does acknowledge the part they played in the many positives in the modern workplace. (Bet many of you didn’t see this coming…)
Data Centre Wars: Moe’s home ice advantage vs Beck’s moratorium and referendum
The Saskatchewan NDP have identified the spectacular growth of data centres in this province as their next target, with a full court press against the expansion of such centres. On Sept. 14, Premier Scott Moe, Prime Minister Mark Carney and Bell Canada...
The short, short version on the coal decision appeal
Remember Spaceballs, when the priest at the end of the movie does the “short, short” version of the vows? Well here goes on the coal decision appeal short, short version: