Alberta, Ottawa

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith to test sovereignty act in emissions cap fight with Ottawa
Province considering seizing ownership of information companies collect about greenhouse gases in Alberta and banning its release without government approval
Industry not consulted on Alberta's plan to challenge federal emissions cap
The Alberta government did not consult with the oil and gas sector before announcing a sweeping set of plans it says it could use to challenge the proposed federal greenhouse gas emissions cap, industry sources say.
Opinion
Braid: Alberta's 'most provocative' anti-Ottawa action coming Tuesday to block emissions cap
The big showdown finally starts Tuesday, with a fierce counterattack on the federal oil and gas emissions cap from Premier Danielle Smith. The premier will announce details of a Sovereignty Act motion at a news conference.
Opinion
David Staples: Alberta bares it fangs, announces new plan to fight Trudeau's emissions cap
It turns out that Danielle Smith’s Sovereignty Within A United Canada Act doesn’t just have teeth, it’s got fangs. Smith announced Tuesday that Alberta plans to build a wall of steel around its oil and gas industry,
Guilbeault warns of violation of federal law as Alberta heats up Sovereignty Act challenge
A battle over jurisdictional authority continued to heat up Wednesday, as federal Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault insisted an element of Alberta's pushback to Ottawa's oil and gas cap could land companies in hot water.
Alberta proposes challenge to federal 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.
Guilbeault says government won't challenge 'symbolic' moves by Alberta on clean electricity rules
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault said his government has no plans to challenge Alberta’s use of the sovereignty act, arguing it has little impact on the Liberals’ proposed clean electricity regulations.
The Canadian Press on MSN17h
Alberta government takes aim at GHG emissions cap, proposes rules on trespass and data gathering
The proposed federal emissions cap, which is still in draft form, would require oil and gas companies to cut emissions by 35 ...
Edmonton Journal on MSN8h
Alberta plans to invoke the Sovereignty Act. What does that mean?
A motion could come as soon as Monday.  “We’re ...
'We need to address those issues': Alberta Premier Danielle Smith won't denounce Trump tariff threat
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says Canada should address U.S. president-elect Donald Trump's border concerns in the next two ...
Alberta premier, ministers call on federal government to respond to Trump's border worries
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the federal government should address U.S. president-elect Donald Trump's concerns about ...
Calgary Herald on MSN1dOpinion
Bell: Smith speaks out, defends Alberta — and drops a political bomb on Trudeau
On that day, Alberta environment minister Rebecca Schulz shoots the premier a text.   ...
City News9h
Alberta’s pledge to take over ownership of emissions data ‘irresponsible’: Guilbeault
Federal Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault says Alberta’s plan to make greenhouse gas emissions data the property of the ...
The Canadian Press on MSN5d
Premier Danielle Smith says passenger train system key to meeting Alberta tourism goals
Smith says building the system will take a lot of planning and infrastructure, as well as a whole new Crown corporation.
Calgary Herald on MSN5dOpinion
Bell: Smith to Alberta auto insurers — play ball or public insurance
In fact, a document on the Alberta government’s own website shows going the Manitoba public insurance route could save ...