CALGARY — Representatives of Alberta's oil and gas sector say the provincial government did not consult with their industry before announcing plans to take to challenge the proposed federal greenhouse gas emissions cap.

In an effort to prevent the imposition of the federal emissions cap on Alberta’s oil industry, the provincial government is moving to prohibit federal officials from entering any oil and gas facility,

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government is eyeing a number of steps to challenge the proposed federal greenhouse gas emissions cap.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government is looking to challenge the proposed federal greenhouse gas emissions cap, including by passing legislation to give the province exclusive authority over emissions data and banning federal employees from designated oil and gas sites.