Alberta threatens to invoke sovereignty act over federal emissions cap

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is threatening to invoke the Alberta Sovereignty Within A United Canada Act to prevent the province from being subjected to the federal government’s cap on oil and gas emissions. Heather Yourex-West explains the brewing battle, and why industry experts don’t think Smith’s pushback will amount to much.

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