Alberta Premier Says Feds’ Net-Zero Regulations Are Unconstitutional

Danielle Smith warns Ottawa to align with her province's plan

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith speaks to delegates at the Global Energy Show in Calgary on June 13, 2023. Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press

EDMONTON—The Alberta government says newly released Ottawa’s Clean Electricity Regulations are “unconstitutional, irresponsible and do not align with Alberta’s emissions reduction and energy development plan that works towards a carbon-neutral power grid by 2050.”

“They will not be implemented in our province—period,” Premier Danielle Smith said in a statement issued Aug. 10.