US EditionAlberta’s premier says new environment minister a ‘step in the wrong direction’
- Alberta Premier Danielle Smith criticized Prime Minister Mark Carney for appointing Julie Dabrusin as Canada’s new environment minister on May 13, 2025.
- Smith expressed concern that Dabrusin’s appointment follows a pattern of federal opposition to Alberta’s oil and gas industry, amid growing provincial frustration with Ottawa.
- Dabrusin, known for supporting carbon pricing and opposing oilsands expansion, previously served as Steven Guilbeault’s deputy and advocates phasing out fossil fuels.
- Smith’s chief of staff Rob Anderson equated the appointment to 'fire...meet gas,' highlighting the province’s demand for pipeline access and repeal of anti-oil policies.
- Smith announced a two-track strategy to negotiate with Ottawa and address Alberta’s alienation, while lowering the bar for citizen referendums on possible provincial separation.
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Alberta's premier disapproves of new 'anti-oil and gas' environment minister
Danielle Smith says that picking Julie Dabrusin as Canada’s environment minister is a "step in the wrong direction," citing concerns that it forecasts renewed federal opposition to her province's wellspring oil and gas industry.
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Alberta’s premier says new environment minister a ‘step in the wrong direction’
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says picking Julie Dabrusin as Canada’s environment minister is a bad idea that forecasts renewed federal opposition to her province’s wellspring oil and gas industry.
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Alberta’s premier says new environment minister a ’step in the wrong direction’
EDMONTON -- Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the appointment of Julie Dabrusin as Canada's new environment minister is a bad idea that forecasts renewed federal opposition to oil and gas development.
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