Saskatchewan and Alberta Reject Federal Clean Electricity Regulations as Unconstitutional

Provinces argue federal rules overstep jurisdiction and threaten economic stability, despite Ottawa's softened net-zero timeline to 2050.

Saskatchewan and Alberta claim the federal Clean Electricity Regulations infringe on provincial control over natural resources and plan legal challenges.
The federal government has shifted its target for a net-zero electricity grid from 2035 to 2050, but provinces remain opposed to the regulations' interim measures.
Saskatchewan officials argue the regulations are economically unfeasible, projecting over 4,000 job losses and $7.1 billion in economic impact, though critics dispute these figures.
Alberta's government has invoked its Sovereignty Act and plans an immediate court challenge, citing concerns over affordability and grid reliability during extreme weather conditions.
Ottawa insists the regulations are constitutional and include accommodations for provinces, such as extended timelines for compliance and financial incentives for clean energy development.