News, Resources and Information 2015
Federal NDP cap-and-trade proposal may not be suitable for Alberta, Rachel Notley says |September 29, 2015
Edmonton faces crime spike due to oilpatch woes |September 29, 2015
Keystone Approval `Inevitable,’ Canada’s Harper Says in Debate |September 29, 2015
They keep coming, and coming and coming… |September 29, 2015
Unreleased government-funded report suggests $50 Carbon price in Alberta |September 28, 2015
Canada’s NDP Says Carbon Price Would Return Revenue to Provinces |September 28, 2015
Oil falls as drop in China industrial profit signals weak demand |September 28, 2015
Oil Rises as Dollar Drop Bolsters Commodity Appeal as Investment |September 25, 2015
Perfecting Oilsands Extraction |September 25, 2015
Surprise! Oil extraction jumps up |September 22, 2015
No Reprieve For Alberta’s Economy As Oil Slowdown Continues To Take Its Toll In 2015: RBC Economics |September 22, 2015
Crude Oil Declines as Iran Advances in Deal to Revive Exports |September 22, 2015
Five things to watch for in Canadian business this week |September 21, 2015
Contenders in Canada Election Pitch Unthinkable: Higher Taxes |September 17, 2015
Canada Dollar Level Is Consistent With Oil Drop, Cote Says |September 17, 2015
OPEC Assumes Oil Price Will Recover Gradually to $80 in 2020 |September 17, 2015
5 things to watch in Canadian business this week |September 14, 2015
Canada posts unexpected surplus in 2014-15 fiscal year |September 14, 2015
Shift in employment masks deeper labour market woes |September 4, 2015
The Oil-Sands Glut Is About to Get a Lot Bigger |September 4, 2015
Oil companies facing forced asset sales as banks assess funding |September 4, 2015
Petroleum sector drags Canada into recession |September 2, 2015
As Canada’s Oil Debt Soars to Record, an Industry Shakeout Looms |August 20, 2015
Price of oil hits six-year low on higher stockpiles |August 20, 2015
More Oil Pain Needed Before Energy Deals Seen Picking Up |August 20, 2015
Five things to watch for in Canadian business this week |August 17, 2015
Western Canada Feeling Twin Pains of Low Crude and High Gas Prices |August 17, 2015
OPEC May Boost Oil Output to Record With Iran Back Amid Glut |August 17, 2015
Climate change policy in Alberta will need a balanced approach: CAPP |August 17, 2015
Transporting Oil and Gas by Pipeline in Canada is 4.5 Times Safer Than Transport by Rail |August 13, 2015
OPEC just kicked oil into the $30s |August 11, 2015
Oil resumes slide following yuan devaluation as surplus persists |August 10, 2015
Five things to watch for in Canadian business this week including Alberta royalties update |August 10, 2015
Five Must-Watch Charts for Harper During Canada Re-Election Bid |August 06, 2015
Energy exports rise, but other exports remain flat |August 05, 2015
Oil Extends Gains After U.S. Crude Supply Declines a Second Week |August 05, 2015
Five Things You Need to Know About Canada’s October Election |August 04, 2015
Five things to watch for in Canadian business this week |August 04, 2015
U.S. consumers enjoying lower energy costs amid rout in prices of fossil fuels |August 04, 2015
Quebec and federal governments table mirror legislation on joint management of petroleum resources in the Gulf of St. Lawrence | Canada |July 31, 2015
Utah set to be home of first oilsands mine project in U.S. by end of 2015 |July 28, 2015
Economic optimism improves |July 27, 2015
Five things to watch in Canadian business this week |July 27, 2015
Oil Majors Delay $200 Billion of Spending, Wood Mackenzie Says |July 27, 2015
Saskatchewan Upstream Petroleum Industry Associated Gas Conservation Directive S-10
Canadian Dollar Closes at Lowest Level in a Decade as Oil Falls |July 23, 2015
Bank says crude downturn could get worse than 1986 if OPEC keeps pumping more oil |July 23, 2015
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week |July 20, 2015
Canadian companies vying for bigger share of frack sand market |July 20, 2015
Notley versus Wall: Spat between premiers exposes friction on oil |July 20, 2015
Premiers making progress on national energy strategy, deal could be signed today |July 17, 2015
Saskatchewan Premier Wall lashes out at anti-energy industry sentiment |July 17, 2015
Global LNG market vital to grow Canada’s natural gas production |July 17, 2015
Mergers Needed in Oilfield Services to Preserve Equity – David Yager – MNP LLP |July 16, 2015
Premier hopeful on energy sector |July 15, 2015
Alberta Says It Must Act on Climate for Quebec Pipeline Nod |July 15, 2015
N.B. premier optimistic national energy strategy will be reached |July 15, 2015
Oil Shock Taking Canada Toward Recession May Prompt Rate Cut |July 15, 2015
CAPP Commentary: Grow the energy industry, don’t just tax it |July 14, 2015
Use Of Drones Brings Added Safety To Oil and Gas Industry |July 14, 2015
Oil extraction and export levels stay the course |July 14, 2015
B.C. premier heralds gov’t blueprint for LNG plant |July 14, 2015
Crude Oil Reverses Decline as Return of Iran Supply Seen Gradual |July 14, 2015
Oil Rout Idling Canada Factories May Force Second Poloz Rate Cut |July 14, 2015
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world this week |July 13, 2015
B.C. politicians to debate LNG agreement |July 13, 2015
Oil Extends Biggest Weekly Drop Since March as Iran Deal Looms |July 13, 2015
Oil under $60 beyond 2016 suggests market rethinking shale |July 10, 2015
Oil Rout Seen Ending as Demand Trumps China’s Market Crash |July 09, 2015
Why Oil Prices Have Lost 13% in the Past Week |July 09, 2015
“Drop in Investor Confidence Following Alberta’s 2007 Royalty Review Offers Lessons for Notley Government” |July 09, 2015
Crude Oil Rebounds From 3-Month Low Before EIA Inventory Report |July 08, 2015
Stephen Harper talks energy, climate targets with Rachel Notley in Calgary |July 07, 2015
Halfway through 2015: An economic update |July 07, 2015
Bank of Canada: oil still weighs on outlook |July 07, 2015
Refracking Is the New Fracking |July 07, 2015
Bankruptcy rates lowest here in Alberta |July 03, 2015
An emergency response plan is something every oil and gas company needs to have in place |July 03, 2015
Implementation of new oil and gas disclosure rules effective July 1, 2015 – Are you ready? |July 03, 2015
Did You Know? Shift Happens, 2014 remix |July 03, 2015
AER releases annual reserves report |June 30, 2015
Labour market information for the Canadian upstream and midstream petroleum industry |June 30, 2015
Alberta government appoints chairman of energy royalties review panel |June 29, 2015
A look at the people Alberta’s Notley has picked to handle sensitive files |June 29, 2015
CAPP Seeks 4-Point Royalty Plan to Make Alberta More Competitive |June 29, 2015
Canada’s Alberta says royalty review to be announced within days |June 26, 2015
Alberta to Boost Carbon Price Ahead of Climate Policy Revamp |June 26, 2015
Oil Holds Near $61 in New York as Supplies Slide for Eighth Week |June 24, 2015
Don’t give up on carbon capture technology, Saskatchewan tells Alberta |June 24, 2015
B.C. politicians returning to legislature to tackle LNG law for proposed plant |June 24, 2015
Alberta environment minister downplays expected climate announcement |June 24, 2015
Pro-Fracking Group tries BuzzFeed Strategy |June 23, 2015
Alberta’s Higher Corporate Tax Kicks in Next Month, Ceci Says |June 19, 2015
Oil Erases Weekly Gain as Stronger Dollar Dims Investor Appeal |June 19, 2015
What to read into swinging economic data |June 19, 2015
Fast-evolving drones creating new options for industry in Canada |June 17, 2015
Oil prospect off Newfoundland faces ‘harsh realities:’ Statoil official |June 17, 2015
Alberta’s NDP to raise taxes, push forward with royalty review |June 16, 2015
Laid off oil workers wrestle with job change |June 16, 2015
Oil Rebounds After Three-Day Drop as U.S. Inventories Seen Lower |June 16, 2015
Newfoundland and Labrador to announce regime for offshore oil development |June 16, 2015
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week |June 15, 2015
Small earthquake in Alberta could be linked to fracking |June 15, 2015
Oil Traders Lose Faith in Rally as OPEC Nations Pump at Records |June 15, 2015
New Alberta Energy Minister Marg McCuaig-Boyd’s defends hire of chief of staff who worked for anti-pipeline lobby group |June 12, 2015
Malaysia-led group gives conditional approval for B.C. LNG project |June 12, 2015
Canadian Natural oilsands operations back to normal following fires |June 12, 2015
Why would Big Oil champion a carbon tax? Experts say it’s so companies don’t get ‘blindsided’ |June 12, 2015
Alberta oil extraction heats up |June 11, 2015
Don’t Neglect This Important Crisis Management Tool |June 11, 2015
DNV GL JIP Investigates Accuracy of Flowmeter Technology for Phase Contaminated Oil Flows |June 11, 2015
Saskatchewan watching Alberta royalty ruckus |June 11, 2015
Morning Markets: Oil prices fall as IEA warns rally could end |June 11, 2015
Alberta Energy Efficiency Would Create 3,800 Jobs, Report Says |June 10, 2015
Oil extends biggest gain this month as US supply seen dropping |June 10, 2015
OPEC Decision Ensures Slow Recovery for Canadian Oilfield Services – David Yager – MNP LLP |June 10, 2015
CAPP Says Low World Oil Prices to Slow Growth of Canadian Oil Production |June 09, 2015
Alberta’s labour market down—but certainly not out |June 08, 2015
Initial Version of new Directive PNG017: Measurement Requirements for Oil and Gas Operations |June 08, 2015
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week |June 08, 2015
Global Petroleum Show set for Calgary this week |June 08, 2015
Oil Holds Loss as Surplus Seen Persisting Amid Iran Export Boost |June 08, 2015
OPEC Nations Signal Few Prospects for Oil-Production Change |June 05, 2015
Brad Wall pitches Sask. “royalty stability” to oil industry |June 05, 2015
Canadian LNG export prospects have ‘darkened,’ international report says |June 05, 2015
Enbridge ads yanked from screens in Tim Hortons locations |June 05, 2015
Implementation of Enhanced Oil and Gas Measurement and Reporting Requirements in Saskatchewan
Alberta should copy Alberta on oil royalties: former Norwegian finance minister |June 04, 2015
OPEC plans to keep pumping oil flat-out in the months ahead |June 04, 2015
Shale Is ‘Here to Stay’ Conoco Chief Tells OPEC |June 04, 2015
How the shale revolution has altered the U.S. and OPEC’s balance of power in the world oil market |June 03, 2015
Crude Jumps to Six-Month High as U.S. Inventories Seen Falling |June 03, 2015
Local HERO Foundation Receives $650,000 donation |June 03, 2015
Alberta’s Refining Plans Panned as ‘Dream’ by Oil Executives |June 02, 2015
Royalty review redux: advice for Alberta’s NDP government this time around |June 02, 2015
Oil Trades Near $65 as Saudis Say Market-Share Push Is Working |June 02, 2015
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week |June 01, 2015
Stephen Poloz nails ‘atrocious’ prediction for first quarter |June 01, 2015
New coating for pipelines developed in Edmonton could help prevent spills |June 01, 2015
Alberta could lose up to 185,000 jobs: are you prepared? |June 01, 2015
Canadian Dollar Approaches Lowest Level in a Month as Economy Shrinks |June 01, 2015
Oil sands crude prices jump as wildfires curtail output |May 29, 2015
Alberta can’t avoid a recession, says Conference Board of Canada |May 29, 2015
Imperial Sees Policy-Revamp Window in Alberta Royalty Review |May 29, 2015
2015 Canada Federal Budget Proposal Key Points
Alberta wildfire threat grows as blaze moves toward oil sands |May 28, 2015
CNRL flags uncertainty under NDP government |May 28, 2015
Trans Mountain pipeline expansion ‘disastrous,’ says Mayor Gregor Robertson|May 28, 2015
Alberta fires keep 10% of oil sands offline |May 27, 2015
Canada, U.S., Mexico to establish working group for climate change, energy security |May 26, 2015
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week |May 25, 2015
Alberta NDP Swears in New Cabinet, names McCuaig-Boyd as Energy Minister |May 25, 2015
Vast shale oil reserves estimated for central NWT |May 25, 2015
Canadian Oil’s Premium for Quick Delivery Grows as Stocks Drop |May 22, 2015
Lower federal debt payments should bring even more tax relief from Harper government |May 22, 2015
Treaty 8 First Nations Astounded at PNW LNG MOU Signing |May 22, 2015
Oil Sands Royalties Under Microscope as Alberta Prepares Cabinet |May 21, 2015
Rough ride: A look at Canada’s oil sector before and after the collapse |May 20, 2015
Bank of Canada Poloz Says Canada Economy on Track for Full Capacity in 2016 |May 20, 2015
Alberta exports to bounce back from energy losses in 2016 |May 20, 2015
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week |May 19, 2015
Oil Sands Land Becomes Alberta’s Hot Real Estate as Oil Rebounds |May 19, 2015
Canada to Regulate Oil and Gas Emissions to Meet New 30% Target |May 19, 2015
CAPP to strike industry group to work with Alberta government on priorities to protect and grow oil and gas industry jobs
Canadian oil and gas sector regarding industry climate with pragmatism and cautious optimism |May 15, 2015
Step Away From the Inbox! 5 Tips for Taking Time Off From Work |May 15, 2015
Harper government keeps pitching oil pipelines in U.S., even if Alberta won’t |May 14, 2015
There’s a Missing Ingredient in Oil’s Recovery From Six-Year Low: It is…. |May 14, 2015
Despite monthly decline, oil extraction levels stay higher than last year |May 13, 2015
Oil extended its advance to trade above $61 a barrel on signs the U.S. supply glut is easing |May 13, 2015
The dust continues to settle |May 11, 2015
Alberta’s job market surprises on the upside in April |May 8, 2015
New Merger Rules to Boost Canadian Energy, Commodities Providers |May 8, 2015
Alberta did what? U.S. takes notice |May 8, 2015
Investors Urged to Avoid Oil Sands After Alberta Election |May 7, 2015
Oilpatch, Bay Street take stock of NDP election victory in Alberta |May 7, 2015
New Brunswick premier to seek Notley’s support for proposed Energy East pipeline |May 7, 2015
Alberta Tories Ousted in Historic New Democratic Party Win |May 6, 2015
Canadian oil trains shift to carry less-volatile crude |May 6, 2015
Oil Extends Gain Above $62 as U.S. Crude Supply Glut Seen Easing |May 6, 2015
Canadian Crude Strengthens as Enbridge Fills Pipeline |May 5, 2015
Safety, environmental protection and engaging canadians were top of mind for 2014 |May 5, 2015
Alberta Tory Dynasty at Risk as Voters Seek Change |May 5, 2015
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week |May 4, 2015
Oil-Rich Alberta Faces Policy Limbo as Polls Signal Minority |May 4, 2015
Two years after Lac-Megantic disaster, new train standards for Canada-U.S. |May 4, 2015
NEB, Saskatchewan Ministry of Economy Issue Bakken Assessment |May 1st, 2015
Premier Prentice says Alberta NDP pipeline policy will mirror Mulcair’s |May 1st, 2015
Compeitition Bureau challenges Parkland’sPioneer deal |May 1st, 2015
Prolonged Low Oil Prices Result in further 30% Decline in Drilling Activity says PSAC |April 30, 2015
Crude Hits 2015 High as Cushing Sees First Supply Drop Since November |April 30, 2015
All SK Petrinex users – NEW functionality effective May 6. Changes to align subtype in SK for future EPAP implementation
Current Oil Markets Nothing Like the 1980s |April 29, 2015
ARE WE HEADING DOWN TO A DOUBLE-DIP? |April 29, 2015
Behind Closed Doors, Canada’s Rickford Calls Oil Firms to Action |April 29, 2015
Alberta at the top in 2014 |April 28, 2015
Poloz Says January Rate Cut Was Enough for Canadian Recovery |April 28, 2015
Alberta Poised to Become Global Leader in Energy Technology as Oil and Gas Sector Evolves |April 28, 2015
Enbridge, TransCanada, Kinder Morgan Working Together To Evaluate Aerial-Based Pipeline Safety Technologies |April 28, 2015
Traders Seen Mispricing Oil as Spending Slump Signals Crunch |April 28, 2015
Five things to watch for when oilpatch firms report first-quarter results |April 27, 2015
Oil price shock soon to be positive overall for Canada: Poloz |April 27, 2015
Oil production slowdown looks to benefit oilsands crude |April 27, 2015
Cheap oil stirring Alberta politics as leaders debate spending |April 24, 2015
Oil at $65 Could Free 500,000 Barrels From Shale ’Fracklog’ |April 24, 2015
B.C. First Nation signs benefit deal over natural gas pipeline |April 24, 2015
Employment Insurance numbers reflect oil’s price fall |April 23, 2015
Oil and Natural Gas Industry Supports Federal Measures to Strengthen
Capital Investment and Market Diversification |April 23, 2015
Dissecting the economic outlook of the Harper government budget |April 23, 2015
Oil Rises to Four-Month High as Saudi Arabian Jets Strike Yemen |April 23, 2015
Canada Cuts Surplus Forecasts by C$18 Billion Amid Oil Shock |April 22, 2015
Ottawa aims to boost business investment with 40-year gas licenses |April 22, 2015
LNG Takes Off in Gas-Rich Mideast as Conflict Thwarts Pipelines |April 22, 2015
Poloz Signals End to Canada Rate Cuts on U.S. Growth Risk |April 21, 2015
Canadian banks on hook to energy firms that hedged oil prices |April 21, 2015
World’s Biggest Oil Trader Sees $50 Floor for Crude Prices |April 21, 2015
How the oil shock turned federal budget wish lists into watery wine |April 20, 2015
Oil is headed for its biggest weekly gain in more than four years |April 20, 2015
If You Think Oil’s Going Up Then You’re Better Off Not Buying It |April 20, 2015
US oil and natural gas rig count drops by 34 to 954 as oil prices slump; down 15 in Texas |April 20, 2015
Canadian oil producers could see profit tumble to decade low |April 17, 2015
Canadian National Railway to improve feeder lines in Western Canada |April 17, 2015
National Energy Board gives nod to gas pipeline across northern B.C. |April 17, 2015
Bank of Canada holds key rate at 0.75% |April 16, 2015
At the open: TSX falls as energy shares take a hit |April 16, 2015
Canada Seeks New Crude Customers as Keystone Pipeline Languishes |April 15, 2015
Oil Rises for 5th Day as Iran Joins Call for OPEC Production Cut |April 15, 2015
Canada Oil Strongest in a Year as Refiners Boost Operations
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Oil up more than $1 after Saudis raise prices to Asia
Oil leaps 5 percent on tempered Iran view
Canada’s oil, gas companies lack long-term strategy amid price plunge, survey shows
New Report Urges Provincial Governments to Adopt Carbon Pricing Policies
Small and mid-sized businesses feel strong ties to oil
Earnings rise again
Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers granted intervener status in pipeline case
Oil & Gas Industry Oilpatch Left Alone in Alberta Budget, But Will It Always Be That Way?
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Jobless rate in 2015 won’t come close to historic highs
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Quebec Converges With Alberta in Reversal of Budget Fortunes
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Alberta Budget Deficit Soars to Record on Oil Collapse
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