Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Environment Minister Rebecca Schulz have issued a scathing joint statement in response to the Canada Electricity Advisory Council's final report, which they say vindicates their long-held concerns about the federal government's "one-size-fits-all" electricity regulations.The report, released Monday, warns that Ottawa's plans to achieve a net-zero grid by 2035 are unrealistic, costly, and potentially dangerous. The advisory council, appointed by the federal government, recommends a more flexible approach, supporting the development of provincial and territorial energy roadmaps for a net-zero or carbon-neutral energy system by 2050.Smith and Schulz have been vocal critics of the federal government's electricity regulations, which they argue ignore regional realities and threaten affordability and reliability. Alberta, they say, is already making significant progress in decarbonizing its grid, but refuses to compromise on winter blackouts and crippling energy bills.The joint statement urges the federal government to abandon its "reckless" 2035 targets and partner with provinces to build a modern, reliable, and affordable electricity grid that serves Canadians. Alberta, they note, already has a plan to reach carbon neutrality by 2050, and the federal government should work with them to achieve this goal..This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Environment Minister Rebecca Schulz have issued a scathing joint statement in response to the Canada Electricity Advisory Council's final report, which they say vindicates their long-held concerns about the federal government's "one-size-fits-all" electricity regulations.The report, released Monday, warns that Ottawa's plans to achieve a net-zero grid by 2035 are unrealistic, costly, and potentially dangerous. The advisory council, appointed by the federal government, recommends a more flexible approach, supporting the development of provincial and territorial energy roadmaps for a net-zero or carbon-neutral energy system by 2050.Smith and Schulz have been vocal critics of the federal government's electricity regulations, which they argue ignore regional realities and threaten affordability and reliability. Alberta, they say, is already making significant progress in decarbonizing its grid, but refuses to compromise on winter blackouts and crippling energy bills.The joint statement urges the federal government to abandon its "reckless" 2035 targets and partner with provinces to build a modern, reliable, and affordable electricity grid that serves Canadians. Alberta, they note, already has a plan to reach carbon neutrality by 2050, and the federal government should work with them to achieve this goal..This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
