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If Ottawa follows calls from some sectors to use oil and other energy resources as leverage against the United States in the ongoing trade war, Alberta will become one of the first casualties.
News

ANALYSIS: Alberta oil risks becoming collateral damage in Ottawa’s trade war

David Wiechnik
David Wiechnik
David Wiechnik
5 min read
Alberta

UCP delaying school flag regulations to help avoid unintended implications

Will Vasseur
Will Vasseur
Will Vasseur
2 min read
Alberta

Nenshi says Smith is the only leader not joining Canada's united stance during trade war

Will Vasseur
Will Vasseur
Will Vasseur
3 min read
BC

WATCH: Man films group cooking over open fire next to ban sign at Jones Lake

Alex Zoltan
Alex Zoltan
Alex Zoltan
2 min read
Tense discussions today around the U.S. tariffs
Ontario

WATCH: Ford plans call with Danielle Smith on energy leverage against tariffs

Geoff Knight
Geoff Knight
Geoff Knight
3 min read
Ontario premier says everything is on the table, including energy exports, as he expands $1 billion loan program and spars with Trump.
Danielle Smith and Donald Trump
Opinion

LYTLE: Time to ditch Ottawa — Alberta must seize Keystone XL and reclaim its future

Murray Lytle
Murray Lytle
Murray Lytle
3 min read
As trade talks stall and federal policies stifle energy growth, Premier Smith must bypass Carney’s diplomacy to secure Alberta’s oil future directly with Washington.
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