Excellent article by @dkennedyglans on what the October referendum is really about at its core. The eastern media and a few virtue signalling Premiers ought to take a careful read and adjust their counterproductive messaging.
https://t.co/HgvjWpjGOp
Today, I was proud to convene the inaugural meeting of Alberta’s Premier’s Investment Council.
This group brings together some of the top leaders from government, finance, energy, technology, Indigenous investment, agriculture, tourism, and economic development to help Alberta compete for the next generation of major global investment.
The goal is simple: move faster, work smarter, remove barriers, and make sure Alberta remains the best place in North America to invest, build, create jobs, and grow a business.
From AI and aerospace to energy and defence, Alberta is competing for billions in new investment and this council will help ensure we seize those opportunities for future generations.
Facts:
1. TMX is a government asset whose costs are covered by tolls from O&G producers. It is profitable.
2. Oilsands are not the most expensive barrel anymore, because it’s not 2015. They are generally among the lowest break-even barrels in North America.
3. Oilsands are not the most carbon intensive barrels. They are only 1-3% higher emitting than the average US refinery barrel, and are lower emitting than heavy oil competitors Iraq, California and Venezuela.
Sources in thread /1
TMX has not even been in service for two years and it is already operating at nearly full capacity. The world is desperate for more of our oil. Lots of people in Canada don't seem to know we're in the middle of the worst oil shock in history, cause it doesn't affect them
https://t.co/rlLHSEM3Bi
Birol acknowledged the country has a reputation for lengthy timelines on major projects. “Canada doesn’t have the luxury to be slow.”
Many factors have come together to create a “golden opportunity” for the country and “the cost of missing this train will be incredible”.
Alberta is one of the most secure, safe and reliable energy partners in the world. But we cannot let anymore opportunities pass us by.
It’s time to get to work and build new pipelines east, west, north, and south to supply American, European and Asian markets with the energy they want and need.
Read more here: https://t.co/yMeJfW6adR
@ChrisLaBossiere@AirCanada Hahaha - awesome 😎
You should do a podcast with “old SE’s” so we can reminiscence about the good old days (Concierges would hold an aircraft for me in Winnipeg, I featured in a training video for AC - weeks later cabin crew thought I was staff as they all had seen me on video”
Former Liberal MP and Suncor VP Martha Hall Findlay:
“As hard as it is, I am now recommending that Canada postpone the Pathways CCUS project. This is not the time. The world – and the facts – have changed dramatically.”
Alberta is open business. We have some of the largest natural gas reserves in the world and a global market that is looking for reliable, secure and responsibly produced energy!
#naturalgas#lng#abpoli#ableg#alberta
https://t.co/0gTvPhKwHT
Thank you to the leadership of Hanwha Group @Hanwha_Official for their partnership and confidence in Alberta.
Today’s signing marks an important step forward in strengthening our relationship with South Korea and creating new opportunities in energy, defence, manufacturing, and supply chains.
Being the first province Hanwha has signed an agreement with is a strong vote of confidence in Alberta.
This is how we attract investment, create jobs, and grow our economy.
Yesterday, the White House approved the advancement of multiple pipeline projects carrying Alberta oil to the United States.
Expanding pipeline capacity to the U.S. is something I’ve been advocating from this U.S. Administration since their last election. It has paid off!
This is great news for Alberta and Canada. It has the potential to unlock hundreds of billions in energy investment for our province and country.
We hope the federal government moves this fast when it comes to our pipeline project submission in June. Let’s get these pipelines built!
Read the full U.S. decision here: https://t.co/NXoUrum7Gb
The Alberta-Canada MOU isn’t just about a pipeline. It’s about whether western Canada’s cheap and abundant natural gas is going to be allowed to attract tens of billions in AI and electricity investment and ensure Canada’s data sovereignty.
Or not.
https://t.co/nJV97b7bYS
Can politicians grow the economy?
I’m skeptical, but governments can create the conditions for growth. So, what have we done?
We lowered personal income taxes down to 8%, saving families an extra $1,500 per year allowing families to keep more of what they earn. 💰
We secured a landmark energy MOU with Ottawa setting the conditions for new pipelines. 🛢️
We have also provided more certainty to ratepayers in our electricity market so to shield them from spiking prices. 💡
Our agri-processing investment tax credit is helping our farmers and ranchers get more Alberta products to market. 🌾
We brought down your rent by helping the private sector build new homes, faster. 🏠
A growing economy means we can strengthen our core services like healthcare and education, seniors care, and infrastructure. 👨⚕️
On top of this, Alberta is up 85,000 jobs over the past year. ⬆️
And we’re just starting.