US EditionNew federal energy minister tells oil and gas execs it’s time for some quick wins
- Tim Hodgson, Canada’s newly appointed federal energy minister, called on leaders in the oil and gas sector during a Friday event in Calgary to accelerate the development of energy projects.
- Hodgson emphasized the need to end delays, mentioning Ottawa’s plan for a single approval body to deliver project decisions within two years.
- He highlighted two project categories: large ones that serve the national interest and longer timelines, and smaller projects that could deliver quicker results.
- Hodgson emphasized the urgency of decisive action and promised that the government would focus on tangible results, a commitment that resonated with industry leaders such as Mark Scholz.
- The minister’s remarks generated cautious optimism among industry stakeholders, who will closely watch for concrete progress on major energy initiatives.
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Energy Minister Commits to ‘Clean Slate’ in Alberta-Ottawa Relations
Newly minted Liberal Energy Minister Tim Hodgson says he supports Alberta’s energy sector, adding that he aims to reset strained ties with Ottawa and fast-track infrastructure projects to help make Canada “a conventional and clean energy superpower.” Hodgson made the comments during an event hosted by the Calgary Chamber of Commerce on May 23, in what was his first public appearance in Calgary since taking office. The minister described his visi…
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New federal energy minister tells oil and gas execs it's time for some quick wins
CALGARY — Canada's new energy minister walked into the lion's den Friday and spoke to oil and gas executives in Calgary about Ottawa's plans to turn the country into an energy superpower.
'Energy is Canada's power': New federal energy minister touts past Alberta oilpatch ties
The new federal energy minister delivered a boisterous speech in support of the country's energy sector on Friday morning, while highlighting his past involvement in the sector and the urgent need to build a variety of new energy projects.
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