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Varcoe: Look who values oil and gas now? Ottawa's pitch for energy alliance with U.S. 'too little, too late'

The article by Chris Varcoe discusses Ottawa's recent efforts to forge an energy alliance with the United States, highlighting a shift in the Canadian government's stance on the oil and gas sector. Previously critical of fossil fuels, Ottawa is now actively promoting the importance of Canadian energy exports to the U.S., especially in light of global energy security concerns exacerbated by events like Russia's invasion of Ukraine. This change in rhetoric comes as the U.S. seeks to diversify its energy sources away from less stable or adversarial nations. However, Varcoe suggests that this outreach might be "too little, too late," pointing out the irony and the potential skepticism from the U.S. given Canada's past environmental policies and regulatory hurdles that have delayed projects like pipelines. The article also touches on the broader implications for Canadian energy policy, the need for infrastructure development, and the political dynamics between Canada and the U.S. in the context of energy trade.

Read the Full MSN Article at:
[ https://www.msn.com/en-ca/politics/government/varcoe-look-who-values-oil-and-gas-now-ottawa-s-pitch-for-energy-alliance-with-u-s-too-little-too-late/ar-AA1xq0iQ ]