Premier Danielle Smith hints at new royalty framework, optimistic about U.S. trade talks

Source: Alberta - Edmonton Journal (Legislature & Capital)
Date: 2026-09-10 20:08:30.0
Tags: [Alberta, National, Energy, Trade, Resources, Infrastructure]

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced that the province plans to release a new royalty framework in November to restore private-sector confidence for multi-billion dollar energy investments, including a West Coast pipeline project being developed in partnership with Trans Mountain Corporation and Pembina Pipeline. Smith stated that the West Coast pipeline has been submitted to the federal major projects office with expectations of being listed as a project of national interest by October 1, supported by a federal decision to exempt new oilsands facilities and gas-fired electricity plants from Bill C-69 regulations. Additionally, Smith noted optimism regarding U.S. trade talks despite ongoing tensions and executive orders from U.S. President Donald Trump restricting certain Canadian imports.