GOVERNMENT POLICY NEWS FROM ACROSS CANADA
Government wants to strengthen EUB to better defend interests of consumers (10/06/15) NB 977 June 15, 2010 SAINT JOHN (CNB) – An options paper aimed at strengthening the Energy and Utilities Board (EUB) to better protect New Brunswick electricity ratepayers was released today by Energy Minister Jack Keir. The New Brunswick Energy Regulatory Framework: Options [...]
Increased production, jobs and spin-off benefits expected as a result of regulatory and fiscal changes for oil and gas sector Calgary… To advance Alberta’s competitiveness in the upstream oil and gas sector, the Alberta government will modify conventional oil and natural gas royalty rates; promote more innovation and use of new technologies; and reduce unnecessary [...]
P.E.I., Quebec launch discussions on energy partnership (09/11/13) FREDERICTON (CNB) – The formal launch of discussions to develop an energy partnership between P.E.I. and Quebec was announced today by P.E.I. Premier Robert Ghiz and Quebec Premier Jean Charest. The announcement is a followup to their meeting in Quebec City in September. The announcement also follows [...]
New Brunswick’s Development as an Energy Hub: Prince Edward Island and Québec launch discussions on energy Charlottetown, Quebec City and Fredericton, November 13, 2009 – Prince Edward Island Premier Robert Ghiz and Quebec Premier Jean Charest today announced the formal launch of discussions To develop a partnership on energy as a follow up to their [...]
Energy, Environment and Economy Increasingly Interconnected Says NEB Report CALGARY – The convergence of energy efficiency and conservation with renewable energy policies continued to be a strong trend in 2008 says the National Energy Board (NEB) in its Canadian Energy Overview 2008 report. While the economy garnered significant headlines in the latter half of 2008, the environment [...]
Deputy Premier to tout expertise of Alberta’s energy sector – March 17, 2009 Mexico mission will build on trade relations with Alberta Edmonton… Building overall trade relations and increasing opportunities for Alberta’s energy sector is the thrust of Deputy Premier and Minister of International and Intergovernmental Relations Ron Stevens’ mission to Mexico.