Some politicians trying to ‘exploit’ Western alienation over Trans Mountain: Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau won’t say whether he thinks Western alienation is growing because of the ongoing dispute over Trans Mountain. Continue reading
Alberta oil price
As oil price struggle continues, Alberta finance minister calls for changes to equalization program
Alberta Finance Minister Joe Ceci said the federal equalization program needs fixing because the way it is not doesn’t work for Albertans. Continue reading
Low oil prices to have negative effect on Canadian economy — but not as bad as 2015: BOC
The head of the Bank of Canada says the negative impacts of low oil prices that have struck Western Canada will reverberate across the entire national economy. Continue reading
If oil sector was Bombardier, Liberals would be ‘all hands on deck’ to help: Alberta’s Joe Ceci
Alberta Finance Minister Joe Ceci said the Liberals have been proving again and again that they just don’t understand the crisis facing the oil industry. Continue reading
What would it take for the Liberals to do more for the oil sector? ‘Consensus,’ Morneau says
Finance Minister Bill Morneau said recent calls for the government to invest in moving oil by train as a stop-gap will not be an easy answer to the problem. Continue reading
‘This is very much a crisis’: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says of low Alberta oil price
Albertans dealing with steep discount prices for oil expressed frustration Thursday with Ottawa’s fiscal update that they say offered little acknowledgment of pain in the oilpatch. Continue reading
Competitiveness to be key focus of fall fiscal update as Alberta oil concerns mount
The focus of the fall fiscal update will be on making the Canadian economy more competitive. Continue reading