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No recession for Alberta, just ‘zero growth’ as oil price nosedives
According to TD's latest report, real GDP growth in Alberta will inch forward by only 0.5% this year before speeding up to 1.8% in 2016.
Oil price debacle likely to drive Alberta into recession: report
According to the Conference Board of Canada, the province faces more than just a slowdown.
EU spares Canadian oil sands the ‘dirty fuel’ label
The vote of the full plenary was prompted earlier this month when the EU's environment committee rejected a deal worked out after more than two years of lobbying by Canada.
Canadian premiers say Energy East pipeline a 'nation-building' exercise
Ontario and Alberta agree the controversial $12bn Energy East pipeline is a “nation-building” exercise and said they'd work together on the issue.
Quebec sets conditions for TransCanada as poll shows falling support for pipeline
TransCanada Corp’s key projects face increasing hurdles locally and across the border.
Final decision on Keystone XL pipeline may end up in Nebraska’s hands
While most senators support the pipeline, a binding vote has not been held in the Senate under a Democratic majority since 2012.
Obama blasts Keystone as U.S. House votes in favour of approving it
Veto likely if passed by Congress.
Crude from oil sands not dirty: European Union
The EU new plan changes how refiners label the carbon intensity of their fuel.
Battle over Keystone XL lands before Nebraska Supreme Court
The court’s ruling could force President Obama’s hand in making a final decision whether to green light the stalled project.
Canadian oil sands economic impact highly overrated: poll
A majority of Canadians overestimate the contribution the oil sands make to the world’s 11th largest economy, a study published Friday reveals.
Oil sands juniors hit hardest by Canada’s barriers to foreign investors
Foreign takeover rules imposed in 2012 have hurt oil sands companies, shows a new study by the University of Calgary’s School of Public Policy.
Canadian oil sands not dirty: EU
After years of lobbying, Canada's Federal Government seems to have persuaded the European Commission to change draft rules that would open the way for Alberta crude supplies.
There can be “economic benefits” from oil spills — Kinder Morgan
Company claims comment was part of a requirement for the application to the National Energy Board.
Canada says whales no longer in danger as oil pipeline verdict looms
Despite objections from several groups, the Harper government declared over the weekend the humpback a "species of special concern" under the Species at Risk Act (SARA).
Canada’s oil sands hit hardest by investment barriers to Chinese firms
Chinese capital could fund 40% of the necessary investment in the country's oil sands over the next 20 years.
Taxes hurt cash flow at Canadian Oil Sands
Lower sales, lower prices, lower production.
Canada-EU battle over oil sands deepens
Canada’s natural resources minister Joe Oliver continues to hit back against critics of the country’s oil sands.
Enbridge's $5.5bn Northern Gateway to move oil by 2018
But the Calgary-based company acknowledges the path will be full of obstacles.
TransCanada $12bn west-east pipeline to create 10,000 jobs—report
Report prepared by Deloitte & Touche shows the pipeline could also generate $10 billion in GDP just in the construction phase.
Keystone XL allowed across Texas family farm
Ruling eliminates one of the last obstacles to completion of the Canadian oil-sands duct's southern leg.
TransCanada going ahead with west-east oil pipeline
It will move 1.1 million barrels of crude per day from Alberta to New Brunswick
Canadian Oil Sands more than doubles profit in Q2; CEO retires
Company down on Toronto exchange.
Canada’s energy giants shares soar on analyst bullish outlook
Suncor Energy and Canadian Natural Resources could be targets for activist investors, Barron said.
Reliance on oil sands may hurt Canada's economy: report
Canada is heading towards a "staples trap," whereby the more quickly bitumen is exported, the less diversified and productive the economy becomes, warns a study.
U.S. approves $15.1 billion CNOOC-Nexen deal
Canadian oil and gas company Nexen’s shares climbed over 2% after the announcement.
Keystone opponents 'foolish,' says Calgary mayor
Oil pipeline project is core public policy issue for Canada and the U.S., says Naheed Nenshi
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