Ottawa won’t rush into sale of Trans Mountain pipeline to Indigenous groups: Sohi
Canada’s natural resources minister says the government is willing to consider bids from Indigenous groups for a stake in the Trans Mountain pipeline. Continue reading
Amarjeet Sohi
Federal cabinet ministers visit Edmonton, Calgary in wake of Trans Mountain approval
Two federal cabinet ministers are making appearances in Alberta Wednesday following the Trudeau government’s second approval of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion. Continue reading
Cross-border Manitoba Hydro project approved by federal government
The federal government has approved a $453 million Manitoba Hydro transmission line to Minnesota. Continue reading
Prime minister, mayor talk infrastructure during Edmonton meeting
The pair discussed the federal government’s Municipal Infrastructure Top-Up program, which Iveson said will be a significant contribution to municipalities. Continue reading
Student newspaper issues retraction, apology over articles describing Edmonton MP as racist
The University of Alberta’s student newspaper issued a retraction and apology this week a little more than five months after Edmonton-Griesbach MP Kerry Diotte sued it over articles that described him as a racist. Continue reading
Oil and gas sector hopeful Alberta and Ottawa can restore investor certainty
By Tom Vernon Provincial Affairs Reporter
During the Alberta election campaign, Jason Kenney pledged to slash the corporate tax rate and reduce red tape to speed up project approvals, while taking a more aggressive approach with Ottawa. Continue reading
No guarantee of decision on Trans Mountain pipeline before federal election: Sohi
Sohi said he couldn’t guarantee a decision on the project would come before a federal election expected this fall, saying it’s up to the full cabinet. Continue reading
When is $51M not $51M? A preview of an Edmonton city council debate expected Tuesday
By Scott Johnston Reporter
A balance-sheet dilemma has cropped up ahead of Tuesday’s city council meeting in Edmonton. Continue reading
Natural Resources Minister Sohi says Indigenous consultations on TMX proceeding on schedule
Natural Resources Minister Amarjeet Sohi says consultations with Indigenous groups about the stalled Trans Mountain pipeline expansion are progressing well and he still expects to wrap up the court-ordered process by May. Continue reading
Feds announce initial step to help large emitters cut greenhouse gasses
By Scott Johnston Reporter
Natural Resources Minister Amarjeet Sohi Wednesday announced a $1.8 million investment to support large industrial facilities manage their greenhouse gas emissions. Continue reading