US EditionAlberta premier invokes sovereignty act on green electricity, concedes it’s for symbolic effect
- Alberta Premier Danielle Smith invoked the Sovereignty Act to ignore federal regulations for a net-zero grid by 2035, citing severe consequences and potential power shortages.
- The Sovereignty Act exempts private electricity producers but applies to the grid operator and regulatory bodies overseeing electricity. The government may establish a Crown corporation to build or purchase power plants.
- Federal Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault expressed surprise at Alberta's use of the Sovereignty Act and reiterated his commitment to eliminating fossil fuels from the electricity grid.
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Danielle Smith invokes sovereignty act in green electricity fight
Premier Danielle Smith said she wanted to invoke the act to send a message that her government is serious about pushing back against Ottawa’s plan to green Canada’s electricity grid by 2035, a plan she says could wreak havoc on Alberta’s natural gas-based grid.
Guilbeault surprised Alberta using Sovereignty Act to block electricity regulations, but says he's undeterred
OTTAWA - Federal Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault said he was surprised by Alberta invoking provincial legislation aimed at blocking his attempts to eliminate fossil fuels from its electricity grid, but said he will not be deterred from pushing ahead with his plan.
Smith invokes sovereignty act on green electricity, concedes it's for symbolic effect
EDMONTON — Premier Danielle Smith invoked Alberta’s sovereignty act on Monday to implement new measures in her fight against Ottawa’s looming clean electricity rules while conceding she didn't need the act to put the changes in place.
Smith invokes sovereignty act on green electricity, concedes it's for symbolic effect
EDMONTON — Premier Danielle Smith invoked Alberta’s sovereignty act on Monday to implement new measures in her fight against Ottawa’s looming clean electricity rules while conceding she didn't need the act to put the changes in place.
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