Emissions Cap
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Guilbeault calls Alberta premier’s pledge to take over ownership of emissions data ‘irresponsible’Guilbeault says Smith is being "highly irresponsible."EnvironmentNov 27, 2024
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Alberta government takes aim at GHG emissions cap, proposes rules on trespass and data gatheringThe proposed federal emissions cap, which is still in draft form, would require oil and gas companies to cut emissions by 35 per cent before 2030 to 2032.EnvironmentNov 27, 2024
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‘I’m pissed’: Alberta premier, oil and gas industry slam Ottawa’s new emissions capThe proposed cap-and-trade system is being met with anger from Alberta politicians and skepticism from industry stakeholders, who warn such a measure will harm the energy sector.PoliticsNov 4, 2024
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Alberta government launches ad campaign against incoming federal emissions capThe province has a $7-million "Scrap the Cap" campaign.PoliticsOct 15, 2024
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Report by Deloitte suggests emissions cap not possible without oil, gas production cutsThe oil and gas sector is Canada's heaviest-emitting industry, and rising oilsands production has meant total emissions from the sector are increasing.CanadaJun 18, 2024
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Emissions cap could cost oil and gas sector $75B in lost investment: CAPPThe findings align with what the energy sector has long been saying — that Ottawa's proposed cap on emissions will amount to a de facto cap on fossil fuel production.EconomyMay 27, 2024
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After a year of disasters, where should Ottawa’s climate policy go in 2024?According to data from Natural Resources Canada, the country saw a total of 6,174 fires as of Sept. 6. A total of 232,209 people were forced from their homes.CanadaJan 1, 2024
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Cap on greenhouse gas emissions singles out Alberta, Premier Danielle Smith saysAlthough Alberta may argue the cap is a backdoor attempt to manage oil and gas, an economist said the Supreme Court has determined Ottawa has the right to manage toxic emissions.PoliticsDec 7, 2023
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Oil and gas sector warns emissions cap could lead to production curtailmentsCanada's oil and gas industry says the emissions cap framework announced by Ottawa could result in significant production curtailments by companies.EnvironmentDec 7, 2023
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Canada’s oil and gas emissions cap is here. How does it work?Canada’s emissions cap, which will follow a cap-and-trade model, aims to limit emissions from the oil and gas sector at 35 to 38 per cent below 2019 levels.CanadaDec 7, 2023
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