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Varcoe: Alberta business leaders welcome PM's shift from past energy policies that 'began to divide us' There has been a clear recalibration in federal energy policy since the energy memorandum of understanding was signed

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17.10.2026

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Varcoe: Alberta business leaders welcome PM's shift from past energy policies that 'began to divide us'

There has been a clear recalibration in federal energy policy since the energy memorandum of understanding was signed

On the eve of next week’s referendum, Canada’s prime minister delivered an olive branch to Albertans surrounding the thorny issue of energy development.

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But how did it land in Alberta’s business community?

Varcoe: Alberta business leaders welcome PM's shift from past energy policies that 'began to divide us' Back to video

“He was acknowledging this very short-sighted ideological policy and regulation that........

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