Alberta’s historic frustration with Liberal federal rule is easing under Prime Minister Mark Carney. Premier Danielle Smith notes new common ground, and AEG President Catherine Brownlee highlights advances in regulatory reform, energy sector recognition, and joint carbon capture projects – signalling a pragmatic, collaborative era for Alberta-Canada relations.
When I began to contemplate what I would write as a year-end summary I was hopeful it would be easier than last year to make it more uplifting and hopeful that we were turning the corner to easier times.