Alberta Premier Invokes Sovereignty Act to Challenge Federal Emissions Cap

Danielle Smith's government plans legal and regulatory measures to counter Ottawa's proposed emissions cap, citing provincial jurisdiction over resources.

• Alberta Premier Danielle Smith plans to use the province's Sovereignty Act to oppose the federal government's proposed cap on greenhouse gas emissions.
• The emissions cap aims to reduce emissions from the oil and gas sector by 35% below 2019 levels by 2032, but Alberta argues this would effectively limit production.
• Smith's government proposes declaring emissions data as proprietary to Alberta and restricting access to oil and gas facilities to provincial licensees.
• The province will seek a constitutional challenge against the cap and instruct provincial entities to avoid implementing or enforcing the federal policy.
• Critics question the constitutionality of Alberta's approach and warn of potential investor concerns, while Ottawa maintains the cap is feasible and respects federal-provincial boundaries.

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