We are diversifying trade. A world where almost everything went south is not one to which we can go back.
But we are interested in going forward. This week, at the Atlantic Council’s Global Energy Forum in D.C., I discussed how Canada and the United States can increase energy trade to serve both our nations, strengthen security, and create prosperity on both sides of the border.
I also emphasized that broader free trade - and our current free trade agreement - underpins energy trade.
The free movement of the steel that makes up our pipelines, the aluminum in our wind and solar infrastructure, the vehicles that service our rigs, and the lumber used to construct our facilities keeps energy prices down and makes us all richer.
Canadian oil makes up ***62%*** of the amount of oil the U.S. imports and ***25%*** of every barrel that goes into U.S. refineries. how's that for "energy independence"? let that sink in.
There is one person who can choose whether to send Alberta down a chaotic and uncertain path. When she announces her choice tonight, do not let her shift the blame to anyone else. This is her choice.
The path to net zero runs through construction sites, transmission lines, factories, retrofits, and investment decisions.
In a world where we already know HOW to decarbonize, climate action is about growth. My latest: 👇
https://t.co/hs64HiDW6Q
For the first time, Canada overtook the U.S. as the most attractive destination for infrastructure investment among surveyed investors who manage about $1 trillion in investments.
Capital is flowing back toward countries seen as politically stable, resource rich, energy secure, and strategically useful in a fractured world order. Canada suddenly matters again. https://t.co/kGPzFiqnF6
In the last few weeks, Alberta separatism has dominated headlines. Whether we like it or not, this debate is here, it's getting louder - and the pro-Canada side needs to show up.
Let's talk about why and how we push back against Alberta separatism and fight for Canada. 🇨🇦
Sounds like a good opportunity for us to work together, Pierre!
Let’s simplify and accelerate regulations - while maintaining standards - for the benefit of all Canadians.
Hope we can count on Conservative support. 👇
https://t.co/qQ0MfZdXp4
Investors and project proponents need predictability and efficiency to transform our economy and build major projects faster in Canada.
That’s why, today, my colleague Minister @stevenmackinnon and I announced the launch of two discussion papers to engage Canadians on proposed reforms to streamline federal reviews and ensure decision-making timelines take no longer than one-year once all information from the project proponent has been received.
This is a part of our plan to create a stronger, more competitive, and more independent Canadian economy.
To learn more: https://t.co/kCK10o8I6Z
One year ago I was first elected to serve the people of Calgary Confederation and it has been an incredible honour to serve my constituents and my country.
It is also an incredible responsibility.
The world is as uncertain as it has been in my lifetime - Wars, trade disputes, climate change, misinformation and democratic backsliding to name but a few challenges.
But through these tumultuous times, Canada has persevered – in a way that seemed far from certain a short year ago.
Under the leadership of Mark Carney, trade is diversifying. After twenty new trade and security deals, we have seen non-U.S. exports climb 40%(!) in one year.
Housing is becoming more affordable. House prices are down 20%. Rents are down 9%.
An MOU with Alberta has meant durable climate action, new energy infrastructure. We’ve moved the effective price on carbon from $20 to $130, we’ve locked in methane reduction and we’ve created a consensus that lets us build on what has already become record oil and gas production this year.
Wages are outpacing inflation. In fact, inflation has been within band the entire time Mark Carney has been Prime Minister.
Canada has the highest foreign direct investment in 18 years. On a per person basis, it is the highest in the G7 and twice as high as the next highest country (the U.S.).
We’ve strengthened our military. Military spending has hit our 2% NATO target for the first time in decades – and is well up from a low of under 1% of GDP in 2014-15.
We’ve strengthened our economy. We’ve accelerated billions of dollars in major projects, coordinated out of a major project office headquartered in Calgary.
We have supported affordability and opportunity, community and Canadian culture. I’ve been proud to announce affordable housing, attainable housing, cultural centres and so much more infrastructure for Calgary.
But there’s so much more to do.
More to do on affordability. More to do on safety. More to do on economic opportunity. More to do to strengthen Canada's independence. More to do to combat separatism.
A year ago my election signs read: “Confederation is worth fighting for.”
I believe that with every fibre of my body. I know colleagues throughout the House of Commons do too.
The 45th Parliament was elected at an important time for Canada.
I remain committed to working every day to build a stronger Canada on behalf of the people of Calgary Confederation.
Thank you for the opportunity to serve – it has been the privilege of a lifetime.
CMJ
This is just feeding into a conspiracy theory. No carbon taxes have been "renamed" in any way. The Clean Fuel Regulations have been in place since 2022, the carbon price schedule and legislation for longer than that. The only change was a reduction to zero of the consumer price.
The good news is that this project was initially proposed by Enbridge (through Westcoast Energy) who filed a formal regulatory application with the Canada Energy Regulator (CER) back in 2024 so within two years this expansion project (to the original pipeline) has been approved.
On Thursday, it was good to join CanREA’s Energy Storage Alberta Summit to give a keynote on Alberta and its energy future. The summit brought together leaders from across the sector at a pivotal moment for AB's electricity market.
@Jenni_Byrne Piece assumes that the carbon price has continued to be applied to diesel combustion emissions, which it has not (that's why the graph is linear from 2022 onward). In other words, it is based on a policy that does not exist.
Last week, I was at Western Archrib in Sturgeon County to announce over $4.4M for strengthening the forest sector across the Prairies.
This includes over $2M to help Western Archrib commission a new mass timber facility that will boost production, support the construction sector, and create good jobs.
Canada’s forest sector is part of our national DNA — and by investing in workers, innovation and new markets, we’re helping ensure it stays strong for decades to come.