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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has firmly rejected any restrictions or taxes on oil and gas exports to the United States, following her first meeting with newly sworn-in Prime Minister Mark Carne. The stance sets up a potential clash between Alberta’s energy-driven economy and Canada’s federal policies as the country heads into an upcoming election.
With some Canadian leaders proposing taxes or cuts on energy exports in response to President Donald Trump’s threatened tariffs, Smith clarified that Alberta would not accept such measures. Alberta, which produces over 5 million barrels of oil daily—the vast majority of Canada’s output—exports nearly all of it to the U.S.
Smith’s Stance: No Tax, No Restrictions
In an emailed statement, Smith said she rejected any oil and gas export tax during her meeting with Carney.
“Our province is no longer agreeable to subsidizing other large provinces who are fully capable of funding themselves,” she said.
Beyond the export tax, Smith presented a list of demands to Carney, which included:
✅ New oil and gas corridors to the north, east, and west
✅ Repeal of pipeline restrictions and lifting of the tanker ban off British Columbia’s coast
✅ Elimination of the oil and gas industry emissions cap
✅ Ending clean energy regulations and net-zero car mandates
✅ Allowing provinces to oversee carbon tax collection
✅ Halting federal “censorship” of energy companies
Smith warned that the incoming prime minister—who will be chosen in a soon-to-be-announced election—must address these issues within six months to prevent what she called an “unprecedented national unity crisis.”
Carney’s Response: Energy Expansion, No Commitments
In response, Carney acknowledged Alberta’s role in Canada’s energy sector but stopped short of committing to Smith’s demands.
Speaking at a press conference, Carney emphasized the need for Canada to expand its energy exports beyond the U.S., particularly to Europe and other markets. He also suggested that northern export routes could open “a whole new set of opportunities for Albertans.”
However, he did not confirm whether he would support or repeal Trudeau-era environmental legislation, leaving Alberta’s demands unanswered for now.
With an election call expected within days, the debate over Canada’s energy policies, federal climate regulations, and Alberta’s economic independence is set to become a central issue in the campaign.
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