Alberta Energy Minister Directed to Focus on Oil Sector, More Pipelines

Alberta Energy Minister Directed to Focus on Oil Sector, More Pipelines
Alberta MLA Brian Jean arrives at the United Conservative Party caucus in Calgary on May 19, 2022. The Canadian Press/Jeff McIntosh
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Premier Danielle Smith has directed her energy minister to boost oil production and move pipeline projects forward.

Smith told Energy Minister Brian Jean in an Oct. 2 mandate letter that she expected him to defend the province’s energy and natural resources sector “against federal overreach,” and develop “strategic alliances” with other provinces.