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British Columbia sets up advisory council to meet climate goals

British Columbia sets up advisory council to meet climate goals

Council will work with industry, Ottawa to address emissions-intensive sectors, according to Horgan govt. A new advisory council introduced by B.C. Environment and Climate Change Strategy Minister George Heyman will provide strategic advice to government on areas of focus for climate action that go hand in hand with economic growth, according to a press release. […]

By October 24, 2017 0 Comments Read More →
Quebec economy significantly benefits from Canada’s oil sands – CAPP

Quebec economy significantly benefits from Canada’s oil sands – CAPP

Leger poll commissioned shows 65% of Quebecers prefer oil imports come from Western Canada A new economic analysis prepared by AppECo shows that Canada’s oil sands generate significant economic benefits for Quebecers, according to the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers(CAPP). The study found Canada’s oil sands had a substantial impact on Quebec’s economy in terms […]

Global economy to expand 2.8% in 2017, good news for US oil and gas

Global economy to expand 2.8% in 2017, good news for US oil and gas

IHS MarkitĀ ups 2017 oil price forecast to $55/b after OPEC supply cuts agreement The global economy is expected to expand at a rate of 2.8 per cent in 2017, better than the 2016 rate, but marking a sixth consecutive year below 3 per cent, according to a forecast from Nariman Behravesh, chief economist at IHS […]

By December 19, 2016 0 Comments Read More →