oil and gas

A recent op-ed cited the “myth of underfunding” of First Nations communities in Canada. Whatever your opinion on the issue, the facts are clear. Consider the four streams of revenue that flow to First Nations across the country.

Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC)

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aboriginal funding, aboriginal economy, first nation reserves, oil and gas, aboriginal spending

Mars 21, 2016 10:40AM

Troubled Waters—Alberta’s self-inflicted wounds

Ben Eisen, Steve Lafleur

The provincial government created a new five-bracket tax system with a top tax rate increasing by 50 per cent.

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rachel notley, alberta advantage, oil and gas, alberta debt, alberta deficit

Février 29, 2016 6:30AM

Oil production will continue to grow without pipelines

Kenneth P. Green, Taylor Jackson

The National Energy Board’s recent report helps answer some key 'oil to market' questions.

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oil and gas, bc oil and gas, crude oil pipeline, keystone pipeline, enbridge pipeline

Février 25, 2016 8:37AM

Alberta’s finances deteriorating quicker than expected

Ben Eisen, Charles Lammam, Steve Lafleur

Province’s net financial position could decrease by another $14 billion in 2016/17, making it a net debtor province.

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alberta debt, alberta deficit, alberta economy, oil and gas, rachel notley

Février 22, 2016 3:00AM

Policies play pivotal role in realizing (or stifling) Canada’s energy potential

Kenneth P. Green, Taylor Jackson

Annual cap on oilsands emissions means that once emissions hit prescribed threshold, no further development will be allowed.

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energy policy, alberta oilsands, oil and gas, oil production, transporting oil production, LNG

Février 11, 2016 11:26AM

Cash from Ottawa won’t solve Alberta’s deficit problems

Steve Lafleur, Ben Eisen

Between 2004/05 and 2014/15, Alberta’s provincial government increased program spending by nearly 100 per cent.

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alberta government spending, oil and gas, alberta finances, federal government fiscal transfers, alberta's deficit

Février 3, 2016 9:51AM

Kudos to Alberta’s royalty review panel—but broad economic reforms still needed

Kenneth P. Green, Steve Lafleur

If the province wants to seize new economic opportunities, it could ease the movement of skilled labour and improve Alberta’s tax competitiveness, among other things.

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alberta royalty review panel, oil and gas, rachel notley

Janvier 29, 2016 3:00AM