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May 16, 2026
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The $600M cost of Danielle Smith’s carbon deal with Ottawa
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The $600M cost of Danielle Smith’s carbon deal with Ottawa
Both Albertan and Canadian taxpayers are on the hook for propping up Alberta’s promise to enforce a more stringent carbon regime
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By Jesse Snyder
Published May 16, 2026
Last updated May 19, 2026
4 minute read
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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Prime Minister Mark Carney shake hands before signing an agreement on oil pipeline approvals and carbon pri…
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