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An energy superpower? Oilpatch skeptical of Carney's support for the sector
Despite Mark Carney's pledges throughout the election campaign to kick-start the country's economy, build energy corridors and transform the country into an energy superpower, many in the oilpatch are unconvinced there will be any change in policy direction from the re-elected federal Liberals.
U.S. booze boycott becomes a much-needed boon for B.C. wineries
British Columbia winemakers hope Canada’s united boycott of U.S. booze could result in a banner year for the province’s wine industry. Industry experts say it could also deliver a financial blow to vineyards south of the border.
'It's not science fiction': The moonshot effort to supersize solar and wind
Soaring demand for electricity is leading some companies to not only think out of the box for a solution, but out of this world, too.
Climate action is becoming less of a priority around the world. Trump isn't helping
The emphasis on climate action and transitioning to cleaner energy has waned in recent years as more emphasis is being placed on energy security and affordability. And that was before Donald Trump returned to the White House.
Texas-bound: Canadian politicians slam U.S. tariffs (politely) during visit to Lone Star state
Amid an increasingly heated game of tariff-related chicken, Canadian politicians are in Houston telling Americans they're peeved — in the most stereotypically Canadian way possible.
The U.S. is trying to achieve 'energy dominance.' What does that mean for Canada?
Even though Canada and the United States are in the midst of a trade war, officials from north of the border are looking past it, in hopes of getting a piece of the energy pie.
Mark Carney is no ally of the oilpatch, says Alberta Premier Danielle Smith as she calls for election
'He's been on a warpath against the energy industry for his entire career,' Smith said Monday at the CERAWeek energy conference in Houston, Texas.
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The oilpatch thought it had dodged a bullet, until Trump mentioned tariffs again
Alberta business and oilpatch leaders are returning home from Washington this week after the U.S. presidential inauguration festivities — and gritting their teeth after a roller-coaster of emotions.
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Anxious times in Alberta's oilpatch with potential Trump tariff hit just days away
Trump's threats of widespread tariffs, and Canada’s threat of its own tariffs in response, has the potential to impact hundreds of thousands of jobs, ignite inflation pressures and bruise the financial health of many industries. In particular, Alberta and its oilpatch are in the crosshairs as energy is Canada’s largest export to the U.S., worth about $125 billion in 2023.
Canmore tourism sector optimistic as major events shine spotlight on town in 2025
World leaders and their delegations will arrive in June for the G7, which will be held in nearby Kananaskis, while Canmore will host the 2025 Hockey Day in Canada event in January.