US EditionCanada may drop oil emissions cap as part of new climate plan, sources say
The federal government may lift the planned oil and gas emissions cap if Alberta and industry adopt alternative measures like carbon capture to cut emissions by 37% by 2030.
- The federal government is discussing the oilsands emissions cap with Alberta and oil companies, as reported by Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson.
- Prime Minister Mark Carney's government may drop the emissions cap if environmental concessions are agreed upon.
- Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin stated that her department is reviewing feedback on the proposed emissions cap.
- Alberta Premier Danielle Smith expressed strong opposition, stating she would 'use all means at her disposal' to fight against harmful federal policies.
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OTTAWA — The federal government is discussing with Alberta and the oil industry the future of the sector's greenhouse gas (GHG) emission cap, said Energy Minister Tim Hodgson on Friday. At a press conference in Winnipeg, Mr. Hodgson said that the province and industry agreed [...]
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Canada may drop oil emissions cap as part of new climate plan
CALGARY: Canada's government is in discussions with energy companies and Alberta about eliminating a federal cap on emissions from the country's oil and gas sector if the industry and province reduce their carbon footprint in other ways, three sources with knowledge of the talks said.
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