US EditionAlberta’s premier says new environment minister a ‘step in the wrong direction’
- Alberta Premier Danielle Smith criticized Prime Minister Mark Carney's appointment of Julie Dabrusin as Canada's new Environment Minister on May 13, 2025.
- Smith expressed concerns the appointment signals renewed federal opposition to Alberta's oil and gas industry, which her government views as undermined for a decade.
- Dabrusin, known for advocating carbon pricing, opposing oilsands expansion, and phasing out fossil fuels, served four years alongside former Environment Minister Guilbeault.
- Smith criticized the choice of the new environment minister, describing her as another figure opposed to the oil and gas sector, while Rob Anderson compared the decision to bringing "fire...meet gas."
- Smith's government plans a two-track strategy to negotiate with Ottawa and address Alberta's grievances, including lowering the bar for referendums on secession, while affirming Alberta wants to stay in Canada.
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Alberta's premier disapproves of new 'anti-oil and gas' environment minister
Danielle Smith says that picking Julie Dabrusin as Canada’s environment minister is a "step in the wrong direction," citing concerns that it forecasts renewed federal opposition to her province's wellspring oil and gas industry.
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Alberta’s premier says new environment minister a ‘step in the wrong direction’
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says picking Julie Dabrusin as Canada’s environment minister is a bad idea that forecasts renewed federal opposition to her province’s wellspring oil and gas industry.
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Alberta’s premier says new environment minister a ’step in the wrong direction’
EDMONTON -- Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the appointment of Julie Dabrusin as Canada's new environment minister is a bad idea that forecasts renewed federal opposition to oil and gas development.
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