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Oil and gas emissions cap will create new investment and jobs in Alberta

There is a path for the fossil fuel sector, including the oilsands, to decarbonize, but companies won’t do it voluntarily. It’s the government’s job to plan for our future economy. That is why additional regulation is urgently needed.

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BY SIMON DYER
November 27, 2024

Opinion | BY SIMON DYER | November 27, 2024

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Oil and gas emissions cap will create new investment and jobs in Alberta

There is a path for the fossil fuel sector, including the oilsands, to decarbonize, but companies won’t do it voluntarily. It’s the government’s job to plan for our future economy. That is why additional regulation is urgently needed.

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