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1. Kenney government eyes sweeping reforms of energy industry

   Appeared in Calgary's Business, July 13, 2020 The Kenney government recently introduced Bill-22 (the Red Tape Reduction Implementation Act), delivering on a campaign promise to streamline regulations across the provincial government. While details ...

2. Alberta should fund AER through general tax revenue

   Due to COVD-19 and the massive decline in economic activity worldwide, global oil demand has dropped dramatically. According to Russell Hardy, CEO of Vitol Group (the world’s largest independent oil trader), global crude demand will be ...

3. Kenney government should reform Alberta energy regulations

   Appeared in Calgary's Business, March 17, 2020 Before the COVID-19 crisis took centre stage, the Kenney government announced cuts to scores of jobs at the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) including operations staff, headquarter managers and field ...

4. Reforming Alberta energy regulation—here’s how

   Appeared in Calgary's Business, November 23, 2019 In September, Alberta Energy Minister Sonya Savage announced a formal government review of the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER)—its mandate, governing structure and operational practices—and replaced ...

5. Evaluating Alberta's Energy Regulator

   Government regulation plays a very prominent role in developed economies, especially in the area of environmental regulation. The importance of Alberta’s oil and gas sector to both the provincial and national economies makes the activities of the Alberta ...