- Alberta’s incoming premier Danielle Smith pledged to work for a prosperous oil-rich province without asking the federal government for permission to produce and export energy.
- Alberta, Canada’s oil-rich province, has been looking to boost the production of oil and gas, while Canada’s federal government has adopted in recent years legislation aiming to reduce emissions and make Canada a net-zero economy by 2050.
- In terms of oil and gas income, higher oil and gas prices are expected to lead to a surplus of some $9.6 billion (C$13.2 billion) for Alberta this fiscal year.
Alberta’s New Pro-Oil Premier Is On A Collision Course With Trudeau
