Alberta's New Democrat Opposition accuses Energy Minister Brian Jean of political interference in exempting coal exploration applications, leading to legal action.
Alberta's New Democrat Opposition accuses Energy Minister Brian Jean of undermining the independence of the province's energy regulator by writing a letter suggesting three coal exploration applications be exempt from a government order banning such development. The opposition argues this is an example of political interference in public agencies, which weakens public confidence. The letter is now the subject of legal action before Alberta's top court.
June 04, 2024
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