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Alberta to Regulate Its Own Methane Emissions Under Ottawa Deal

Original: Carney and Dani and trumpedo are treated as royalty at the Petroleum Club. Mar 25, 2026 • Alberta will be in control of

Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith have reached an agreement-in-principle giving Alberta control over regulating its own methane emissions, a key component of Ottawa's broader energy deal with the province. Critics note the pair received a warm, royal-style welcome from the oil industry at Calgary's Petroleum Club, raising concerns that the deal prioritizes industry interests over federal climate standards.

Why now: The federal-provincial methane agreement hands Alberta control of a major emissions file, sparking debate over whether climate oversight is being weakened to please the oil and gas sector.

Mark CarneyDanielle SmithAlbertaOttawaPetroleum Club of Calgary

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