Category Archives: Energy & Natural Resources

Danielle Smith’s Alternative Reality

Posted on October 1, 2023 by susanonthesoapbox

Albertans live in an alternate universe. How else can we explain last week’s press conference where Danielle Smith pilloried the draft electricity regulations which are designed to ensure Canada’s electrical grid is running on 100% clean energy by 2035* and … Continue reading →

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The $334 Billion Assumption or Why Smith’s APP is a Non-Starter

Posted on September 25, 2023 by susanonthesoapbox

Well that inspires confidence.   When LifeWorks respectfully submitted its report to the Smith government outlining how Alberta could move from CPP to an Alberta Pension Plan, the executive summary was signed by someone who preferred to remain anonymous, hence … Continue reading →

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Aug 3: The day Danielle Smith kneecapped wind and solar energy  

Posted on September 10, 2023 by susanonthesoapbox

The low point of my summer (and there were many with this UCP government) came on Aug 3 when Danielle Smith announced a 7 month moratorium on wind and solar renewable energy projects—a decision that paralyses more than 100 projects … Continue reading →

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A Letter to Protest Moratorium on Renewable Energy Projects

Posted on August 9, 2023 by susanonthesoapbox

Dear Readers: It’s August.We should be enjoying what’s left of summer but with the Smith government it’s one stupid thing after another. Smith’s decision to impose a 6 month moratorium on new renewable energy projects was the last straw. Yesterday … Continue reading →

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A “Reset” to Alberta-Ottawa Relations (Chortle)   

Posted on June 25, 2023 by susanonthesoapbox

When Danielle Smith and her team met with federal ministers Jonathan Wilkinson and Dominic LeBlanc to discuss energy and climate change measures, there was some talk that Smith may be open to a “reset” of the Alberta-Ottawa relationship. Unfortunately, some … Continue reading →

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Danielle Smith Stands her Ground (or something)

Posted on June 18, 2023 by susanonthesoapbox

Last week the Feds unveiled the Sustainable Jobs Act, Danielle Smith responded in her typical word-salad fashion and the press lauded her for standing her ground. Against what? The Feds said… Natural Resources Minister, Johnathan Wilkinson, says the Act is … Continue reading →

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The Politicization of the Beast

Posted on June 11, 2023 by susanonthesoapbox

Welcome to “Life in a Conservative Province” also known as “they say the wackiest things.”  “They” being conservative premiers who say idiotic things when asked: how do you reconcile your government’s policies with the impact of climate change on the … Continue reading →

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A Word of Advice…

Posted on June 4, 2023 by susanonthesoapbox

We’re still trying to make sense of this election.   There’s no question Rachel Notley’s NDP made phenomenal gains against the UCP.   They pulled in 776,000 votes (157,000 more than they received in 2019) and gained 39 seats (15 … Continue reading →

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Gondek, Notley and Smith: An important conversation

Posted on April 23, 2023 by susanonthesoapbox

Last week Calgary Economic Development presented its Report to the Community. The highlight of the event was Mayor Jyoti Gondek’s conversations with Rachel Notley and Danielle Smith. Gondek asked each leader 4 pre-set questions and 2 questions from the audience. … Continue reading →

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Who Do You Trust?

Posted on March 19, 2023 by susanonthesoapbox

In less than 70 days Albertans will decide whether Daniel Smith’s UCP or Rachel Notley’s NDP will form the next government. Political junkies like me have pretty much made up our minds about who’s getting our vote, but we’re always … Continue reading →

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