
Chris Varcoe
Business Columnist at Calgary Herald
At the intersection of Alberta politics and business, I'll be hanging around. Business columnist, Calgary Herald. Views are my own. Retweets aren't endorsements
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1 week ago |
calgaryherald.com | Chris Varcoe
Advertisement 1 In Tuesday’s throne speech, the answer of how the Carney government will get energy infrastructure built included some signals, but few details Author of the article: By • Calgary Herald Article content The new federal throne speech reconfirmed the Carney government’s objective that Canada will become the “world’s leading energy superpower in both clean and conventional energy.” Sign In or Create an Account Article content Article content To do so will require new investment...
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1 week ago |
ca.news.yahoo.com | Chris Varcoe
Varcoe: Throne speech confirms 'energy superpower' goal, but what major projects will be fast-tracked by Ottawa? Prime Minister Mark Carney claps after King Charles III delivers the speech from the throne during the opening of the first session of the 45th Parliament in Ottawa on May 27, 2025.
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2 weeks ago |
ca.news.yahoo.com | Chris Varcoe
Varcoe: Ottawa's new resources minister promises clean slate, but oilpatch looks for 'concrete actions' on new projectsThe Calgary Chamber of Commerce hosted the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources to a sold out keynote address and conversation on his vision for Canada's future as a global energy leader at the Fairmont Palliser in Calgary on Friday. In a world of political messaging, Prime Minister Mark Carney wants to build, baby, build.
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2 weeks ago |
edmontonsun.com | Chris Varcoe
After his speech, Tim Hodgson had a 45-minute meeting with Alberta Energy Minister Brian JeanAuthor of the article: Chris Varcoe • Calgary HeraldPublished May 24, 2025 • Last updated 9 hours ago • 5 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account.
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2 weeks ago |
calgaryherald.com | Chris Varcoe
Advertisement 1After his speech, Tim Hodgson had a 45-minute meeting with Alberta Energy Minister Brian JeanAuthor of the article:By • Calgary HeraldArticle contentIn a world of political messaging, Prime Minister Mark Carney wants to build, baby, build. Sign In or Create an AccountArticle contentArticle contentHis new natural resources minister needs to carve out his own motto: Get ‘er done.
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Varcoe: Alberta to freeze industrial carbon price at $95 a tonne “Right now, that keeps us in compliance with the federal backstop but does send a message...we're not interested in making our industries uncompetitive," says @rebeccakschulz https://t.co/M5QkeEcm0W #ableg #yyc #yeg

Breaking: Alberta to freeze industrial carbon price under TIER program at $95 a tonne https://t.co/M5QkeEcm0W #ableg #yyc #yeg #cdnpoli

The federal consumer carbon tax was axed, but the Alberta government is now setting its sights on freezing the price on the industrial carbon price in the province- at $95 a tonne. #ableg #yyc #yeg