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Alberta takes aim at GHG emissions cap, proposes rules on trespass and data gathering


Published on 2024-11-27 10:00:26 - Brian Stokes, N@N
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  • Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government is eyeing a number of steps to challenge the proposed federal greenhouse gas emissions cap.

The article from BNN Bloomberg discusses Alberta's response to the federal government's proposed cap on greenhouse gas emissions. Alberta's Environment Minister, Rebecca Schulz, has expressed strong opposition to the cap, arguing that it would hinder the province's economic growth and potentially lead to job losses in the oil and gas sector. In response, Alberta is considering new legislation that would address issues related to trespass and data gathering, which they believe are being used by environmental groups to unfairly target the energy industry. This proposed legislation aims to protect landowners and energy companies from what the province describes as intrusive and potentially illegal activities by activists. Additionally, Alberta is pushing back against the federal government's environmental policies, advocating for a more collaborative approach that considers the province's economic needs alongside environmental goals.

Read the Full bnnbloomberg Article at [ https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/business/politics/2024/11/27/alberta-takes-aim-at-ghg-emissions-cap-proposes-rules-on-trespass-and-data-gathering/ ]