I am starting to wonder if Alberta government representatives think before they speak or even think at all. Having backed off and only partially implemented the recommendation in the “Our Fair Share” report, John Knapp the assistant deputy minister of environment seems to be trying to justify Alberta’s failure to participate in an European-designed […]

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In a province where the liberal energy critic claims that the royalty structure has cost the taxpayers 16 million dollars, Enbridge has come out to break rank with the other oil companies to indicate a proposed hike in royalties will not impact oil sands investment. According to the Calgary Sun Enbridge vice-president Richard Bird […]

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If oil hits $100 in 2008 as predicted by CIBC then the oil companies are going to be making a killing. Will the oil companies still claim they are getting the short end of the stick if Alberta still wants their “Fair Share”?
NEW YORK (AP) — Oil prices could top $100 a barrel by […]

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It is now widely reported in the media that in response to the suggestion that the Alberta government should seek fair compensation for Alberta resources companies are looking elsewhere to invest. In Canadian Oilfield Supply and Services Directory it is noted that:
Calgary-based Crescent Point Energy Trust (TSX:CPG.UN) became the latest company to look […]

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This is my favourite article that has appeared since the release of “Our Fair Share.” The CattleNetwork in an article Alberta Angles For a Bigger Share of Oil Receipts as Futures Soar referred to the Canadian system of government as highly decentralized.
The CattleNetwork wrote:
Alberta isn’t the only province hiking taxes in Canada, whose system of […]

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