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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith introduces legislation addressing agreements between the federal government and provincial entities in Edmonton on Wednesday April 10, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Frans
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Alberta taking federal government to court over revised impact assessment law

Alberta claims Ottawa has failed to follow through on necessary changes to a law governing resource development.

Environment and Climate Change Minister Steven Guilbeault arrives to a caucus meeting on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
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Alberta’s pledge to take over ownership of emissions data ‘irresponsible’: Guilbeault

Alberta's emissions data plan risks federal law breaches, says Minister Guilbeault, calling Premier Smith's approach "irresponsible."

United Conservative Party Leader Danielle Smith addresses party members at their annual meeting in Red Deer, Alta., on Nov. 2, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
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Alberta takes aim at GHG emissions cap, proposes rules on trespass and data gathering

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government is eyeing a number of steps to challenge the proposed federal greenhouse gas emissions cap.

Alberta MLA Brian Jean arrives at the United Conservative caucus to determine next steps after leader Jason Kenney announced he is stepping down, in Calgary, Thursday, May 19, 2022. The Alberta government is asking rural municipalities to send letters naming oil and gas companies that aren't paying their property taxes. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
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Alberta asks municipalities to name oil companies not paying taxes

Rural Municipalities of Alberta estimates oil and gas companies owe more than $250 million in overdue property taxes to rural communities across the...

TransAlta wind farm near Pincher Creek, Alta., Wednesday, March 9, 2016. The Alberta government is proposing additional restrictions on wind and solar farms that conservationists think are more about limiting renewable energy than protecting the environment. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
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Alberta government proposing additional restrictions on wind and solar energy

Alberta government plans new wind and solar farm restrictions, raising concerns they prioritize renewables over environmental protection.

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