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Calgary Herald

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Varcoe: Integrated oil producers see hefty profits, boosting government coffers

Varcoe: Integrated oil producers see hefty profits, boosting government coffers

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Varcoe: Integrated oil producers see hefty profits, boosting government coffers

Varcoe: Integrated oil producers see hefty profits, boosting government coffers

'The prices we're seeing today ... it's about a billion dollars a month in additional revenues to the federal government,' said University of Calgary...

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Calgary Herald

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Varcoe: De Havilland to add 1,200 jobs, second production line for new water bombers Additional positions to be created at its facilities in Alberta, British Columbia and Ontario, supported by federal financing

Varcoe: De Havilland to add 1,200 jobs, second production line for new water bombers Additional positions to be created at its facilities in Alberta, British Columbia and Ontario, supported by federal financing

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Edmonton Journal

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Varcoe: De Havilland to add 1,200 jobs, second production line for new water bombers

Varcoe: De Havilland to add 1,200 jobs, second production line for new water bombers

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Vancouver Sun

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Varcoe: De Havilland to add 1,200 jobs, second production line for new water bombers

Varcoe: De Havilland to add 1,200 jobs, second production line for new water bombers

Additional positions to be created at its facilities in Alberta, British Columbia and Ontario, supported by federal financing

03.11.2026 10

Calgary Herald

Chris Varcoe

Varcoe: 'Landed on a good place': Smith says deal near on incentives to spur oilsands projects

The clock is counting down on next month’s deadline to cement a landmark energy pact between oilsands producers and governments — but Alberta’s...

30.10.2026 10

Calgary Herald

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Varcoe: High fuel costs for airline industry 'not a short-term bump in the road,' says WestJet CEO

Varcoe: High fuel costs for airline industry 'not a short-term bump in the road,' says WestJet CEO

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Varcoe: High fuel costs for airline industry 'not a short-term bump in the road,' says WestJet CEO

Varcoe: High fuel costs for airline industry 'not a short-term bump in the road,' says WestJet CEO

'If you look at the geopolitical landscape, I think we have to assume that this high fuel environment will stay for longer, and may even get worse,'...

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Calgary Herald

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Varcoe: High energy prices pushing up inflation, but also spending in Canadian oilpatch Industry investment levels will be closely watched as companies roll out third-quarter results in the coming days and prepare budgets for the new year

Varcoe: High energy prices pushing up inflation, but also spending in Canadian oilpatch Industry investment levels will be closely watched as companies roll out third-quarter results in the coming days and prepare budgets for the new year

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Edmonton Journal

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Varcoe: High energy prices pushing up inflation, but also spending in Canadian oilpatch

Varcoe: High energy prices pushing up inflation, but also spending in Canadian oilpatch

Industry investment levels will be closely watched as companies roll out third-quarter results in the coming days and prepare budgets for the new year

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Calgary Herald

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Varcoe: Change in B.C. government offers 'clear momentum for the oil and gas industry'

Varcoe: Change in B.C. government offers 'clear momentum for the oil and gas industry'

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Edmonton Journal

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Varcoe: Change in B.C. government offers 'clear momentum for the oil and gas industry'

Varcoe: Change in B.C. government offers 'clear momentum for the oil and gas industry'

After years of on-again, off-again conflict between neighbouring B.C. and Alberta over pipelines, a neighbourly approach to energy policy could be...

26.10.2026 10

Calgary Herald

Chris Varcoe

Varcoe: Massive new Alberta data centre proposal takes form, as municipal leaders face questions from 'wary' public The proposed Boreal Technology Hub in Parkland County is raising questions again about the construction of data centres in the province

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Edmonton Journal

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Varcoe: Massive new Alberta data centre proposal takes form, as municipal leaders face questions from 'wary' public

It’s the type of massive economic development prize that Alberta communities typically pursue with zeal. The potential economic benefits of the...

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Calgary Herald

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Varcoe: Alberta tech sector watching for 'worrisome' immigration changes following referendum

Helcim CEO Nic Beique says it was clear that if Monday’s separation vote ended up supporting independence, he’d likely be looking to relocate the...

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Calgary Herald

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Varcoe: Alberta tech sector watching for 'worrisome' immigration changes following referendum 'It's hugely important to attract people to Alberta. I mean, there's great talent in Alberta, and we hire a ton of it. But we have world-class aspirations of the size of company we want to build'

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Edmonton Journal

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Varcoe: 'Enough time has been lost' — Alberta businesses shift focus to growth after decisive referendum vote Removing unpredictability paves the way for growth say business leaders, economists

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Edmonton Journal

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Varcoe: 'Enough time has been lost' — Alberta businesses shift focus to growth, after decisive referendum vote

Removing unpredictability paves the way for growth say business leaders, economists

20.10.2026 20

Calgary Herald

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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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Edmonton Journal

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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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Calgary Herald

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Varcoe: High oil prices leave producers with epic cash flow levels, some 'approaching debt-free status' 'It's not really part of the business model to build cash, so we think you will see a combination of ongoing share buybacks combined with organic growth next year, which is a bit of a shift versus the past couple of years'

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Edmonton Journal

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Varcoe: High oil prices leave producers with epic cash flow levels, some 'approaching debt-free status'

Canadian oil producers are set to unleash “epic” third-quarter financial results in the coming weeks, powered by supercharged energy prices,...

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Calgary Herald

Chris Varcoe

Varcoe: Alberta business survey finds separation debate trumps tariffs, inflation as top issue fuelling uncertainty

'There's so much opportunity in the province right now, but the excitement around those opportunities seems fairly muted'

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Calgary Herald

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Varcoe: Conflicting currents across oil and gas sector as Canadian energy projects prepare to set sail

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Edmonton Journal

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Varcoe: Conflicting currents across oil and gas sector as Canadian energy projects prepare to set sail

"There's still good evidence in the survey that people want to see action and aren't fully convinced yet" says ATB analyst

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Calgary Herald

Chris Varcoe

Varcoe: As vote on separation approaches, Alberta business leaders tout 'what a unified Canada can still do' 'We really cannot afford to squander what just might be one of the biggest economic opportunities of our lifetime,' said Calgary Economic Development CEO Brad Parry

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Edmonton Journal

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Varcoe: As vote on separation approaches, Alberta business leaders tout 'what a unified Canada can still do'

'We really cannot afford to squander what just might be one of the biggest economic opportunities of our lifetime,' said Calgary Economic Development...

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Calgary Herald

Chris Varcoe

Varcoe: 'A lot of road yet to travel' — past West Coast pipeline projects highlight challenges and solutions for Pacific Link

Al Monaco knows a thing or two about trying to build a new oil pipeline to Canada’s West Coast. The former CEO of Enbridge, the Calgary-based...

03.10.2026 40

Calgary Herald

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Varcoe: Odds improve for Pacific Link pipeline, with proposed project on accelerated path

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Edmonton Journal

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Varcoe: Odds improve for Pacific Link pipeline, with proposed project on accelerated path

"I think it's going be a new era for the country," said Danielle Smith

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Calgary Herald

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Varcoe: 'Ready to rock and roll' — Ford eyes Northern Shield pipeline investment, as governments get more involved in energy projects

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Edmonton Journal

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Varcoe: 'Ready to rock and roll' — Ford eyes Northern Shield pipeline investment, as governments get more involved in energy projects

If built, it's estimated the pipeline would ship half-a-million barrels of oil per day.

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Calgary Herald

Chris Varcoe

Varcoe: 'Talking past each other’ — as trade war escalates, notion of U.S. invasion 'shocking,' says governor Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy spoke at the Global Business Forum on Friday about Americans view of their relationship with Canada

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Edmonton Journal

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Chris Varcoe: Americans find notion of invading Canada 'shocking,' Alaska governor tells Calgary audience

‘Pennsylvania has a better chance of being invaded by West Virginia. I just want to make sure you guys understand that. Zero chance,’ Gov. Mike...

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National Post

Chris Varcoe

Varcoe: 'Talking past each other’ — as trade war escalates, notion of U.S. invasion 'shocking,' says governor

BANFF – People on either side of the border were taken aback when Prime Minister Mark Carney said this week he considered the possibility of...

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Calgary Herald

Chris Varcoe

Varcoe: 'Growth is possible' — a long-term economic aim amid chaotic upheaval today 'A future world that's going to be abundant for everybody has to have a massively bigger economy,' Chris Bradley, co-author of the book A Century of Plenty, said at the opening of the Global Business Forum

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Edmonton Journal

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Varcoe: 'Growth is possible' — a long-term economic aim amid chaotic upheaval today

'A future world that's going to be abundant for everybody has to have a massively bigger economy,' Chris Bradley, co-author of the book A Century of...

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Calgary Herald

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Varcoe: Canada-U.S. trade war intensifies, but a 'new equilibrium in our relationship' will be found, says former ambassador

The Canada-U.S. trade war keeps bubbling like a pot of hot water on a stove, with President Donald Trump taking another swipe at his northern...

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Calgary Herald

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Varcoe: Canada-U.S. trade war intensifies, but a 'new equilibrium in our relationship' will be found, says former ambassador Amid the treadmill of taunts, tariffs and more tumult, how should Canadian business operators make sense of the moment while planning for the future?

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Edmonton Journal

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Varcoe: As Oct. 1 deadline nears, premier expects West Coast pipeline to be deemed a nation-building project

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Edmonton Journal

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Varcoe: New survey finds 68% Alberta businesses seeing effects of separation talk on economy

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Daily Herald Tribune

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Varcoe: As Oct. 1 deadline nears, premier expects West Coast pipeline to be deemed a nation-building project

Premier Danielle Smith remains confident the West Coast pipeline will get a pivotal decision by Oct. 1 from the federal Major Projects Office, one...

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Calgary Herald

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Varcoe: 'Significant uncertainty': Independent Alberta would still have oil and gas, but how would separation affect market access? A changed relationship between an independent Alberta and the rest of the country could present challenges for the oil and gas industry

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Edmonton Journal

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Varcoe: 'Significant uncertainty': Independent Alberta would still have oil and gas, but how would separation affect market access?

A changed relationship between an independent Alberta and the rest of the country could present challenges for the oil and gas industry

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Calgary Herald

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Varcoe: U of C report on separation questions whether head offices will stay if Alberta goes Calgary is home base to the second most corporate headquarters in Canada, trailing only Toronto

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Edmonton Journal

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Varcoe: U of C report on separation questions whether head offices will stay if Alberta goes

Would an independent Alberta see corporate head offices leave Wild Rose Country? It’s one of many provocative issues that a new report commissioned...

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Calgary Herald

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Varcoe: 'The stars are aligning' — Ottawa's new tax incentive another significant step for Canadian oilsands growth "The time is right for Canada to push the gas pedal on the oilsands and on its potential.”

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Edmonton Journal

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Varcoe: 'The stars are aligning' — Ottawa's new tax incentive another significant step for Canadian oilsands growth

The oilsands is an industry marked by mega-projects. The federal government has just rolled out a new “productivity mega deduction.” And Alberta...

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Calgary Herald

Chris Varcoe

Varcoe: 'The stars are aligning' — Ottawa's new tax incentive another significant step for Canadian oilsands growth

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Calgary Sun

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Varcoe: 'Do no harm': Should Alberta step in to fix gas system constraints, given past energy interventions?

Alberta has a long history of trying to fix what it sees as problems vexing the province’s oil and gas system through government intervention. Think...

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Calgary Herald

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