Ottawa Reaches Deals With Alberta, Saskatchewan, and BC to Reduce Methane Emissions

Environment and Climate Change Minister Jonathan Wilkinson responds to a question during Question Period in the House of Commons in Ottawa on March 10, 2020. Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press

The federal government announced Thursday it has finalized deals with three provinces to reduce methane emissions from oil and gas operations.

Federal Environment Minister Jonathan Wilkinson said proposals by Saskatchewan, Alberta, and British Columbia will achieve the same methane cuts as rules suggested by Ottawa.