On October 19, 2026, Albertans voted in a multi-question, non-binding referendum and delivered a decisive result on a question that has simmered for decades: whether the province should remain in Confederation or begin the constitutional process toward a future binding vote on separation. Unofficial results from Elections Alberta showed roughly 76 percent supporting Alberta remaining […]
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Canadian oil producers are failing to fully capture a global oil-price surge. Alberta’s oil sands operators are receiving roughly $26 a barrel less than U.S. rivals for their heavy crude, as the Western Canadian Select (WCS) discount to West Texas Intermediate (WTI) has widened dramatically in recent weeks—to levels not seen since late 2023. Source […]
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Nine huge stories from the Energy News Beat Team – Buckle Up This was our second Live feed to Substack, and as we try to grow here, we want to hear from you: what is important, and what we can do better. I am still on a small high this week as we have been […]
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Prime Minister Mark Carney is moving ahead with a new Canada-EU “alliance” to be launched at the Canada-EU summit in Montreal on October 29-30, 2026. In an October 8 appearance in Sherbrooke, Quebec, he framed the step as advancing the relationship European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen floated on September 16—Canada as the EU’s […]
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ENB Pub Note: This article first ran on Doug Sheridan’s LinkedIn, and we highly recommend connecting. Hat Tip to David Blackmon for running on his Substack, and we recommend subscribing there as well, only after subscribing to the Energy News Beat Substack. – Just saying. Five years ago, Mark Carney wanted finance to accelerate […]
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LNG Canada will again source major modules from a Chinese state-owned fabricator for its $33 billion Phase 2 expansion in Kitimat, B.C., even as Canadian primary steel producers idle lines and issue layoff notices under U.S. tariffs and persistent import pressure. Prime Minister Mark Carney has left the steel decision to the project owners while […]
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When the lights flicker, the bills spike, and the largest customer turns hostile, politicians who spent a decade blocking pipelines suddenly discover the language of urgency. That pivot is on full display this week in Massachusetts and Ottawa. Energy News Beat reported today that Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has asked the Trump administration to accelerate […]
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Stelco Holdings, owned by Ohio-based Cleveland-Cliffs since a $3.4-billion acquisition in late 2024, announced it will indefinitely idle cold-rolled and coated operations at its Hamilton Works plant beginning around October 9. The company says the move is required “to help ensure the survival of Stelco.” About 350 workers at Hamilton are expected to be laid […]
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President Donald Trump announced Monday that the United States is working on a “massive Deal” to purchase potash from Belarus at substantially lower prices than those paid to Canada. The move is a direct response to the breakdown in U.S.-Canada trade talks and another concrete example of an America First strategy that prioritizes American farmers, […]
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On September 16, 2026, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen used her State of the Union address in Strasbourg to invite Canada to become the European Union’s first “associate member.” Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney sat in the front row as guest of honor. The chamber gave him a standing ovation. Von der Leyen […]
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