Alberta Oilpatch Sheds 10,000 Jobs as Output Soars
Alberta's oil and gas industry eliminated 10,000 positions last year, yet achieved near-record production levels. Economists analyze the paradox of doing more with less in Canada's energy heartland.
Alberta's oil and gas industry eliminated 10,000 positions last year, yet achieved near-record production levels. Economists analyze the paradox of doing more with less in Canada's energy heartland.
Oil prices surged on Iran fears, but new forecasts predict a weak 2026 average. Alberta's budget and producers face volatility as supply outstrips demand. Read the full analysis.
President Trump claims the U.S. raid in Venezuela counters China, but experts argue it could let Beijing offload a failed investment and even repeat its Iraq success. Analysis inside.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has arrived in Beijing for a pivotal meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, aiming to address trade and seek private sector investment. Read the full details.
As Mark Carney meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Canadian canola producers are urging for a breakthrough on punitive tariffs that have crippled a key export market. Read the latest.
Invest Alberta's CEO discusses upcoming trade mission to China, aiming to strengthen economic ties and move forward with new opportunities for the province. Read more.
CIBC analysts project a wider price gap for Canadian heavy crude in 2026, impacting the energy sector. Read the full analysis and market implications.
PM Mark Carney heads to Beijing to mend Canada-China relations and confront punitive tariffs on canola and pork. Can this historic visit rebuild trade?
The U.S. intervention in Venezuela spotlights global energy assets. Explore the world's top oil reserves and producers in our detailed analysis.
PM Mark Carney's upcoming China visit faces scrutiny as experts warn of economic coercion risks. Can Canada balance trade with security and U.S. relations? Read the analysis.
Prime Minister Mark Carney's upcoming trade mission to China will challenge his government's pragmatic approach, as experts warn of Beijing's history of economic coercion. Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe will join the delegation.
Liberal MPs Helena Jaczek and others exit a parliamentary trip to Taiwan to 'avoid confusion' while former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney prepares for high-level talks in China. Get the full story on this delicate diplomatic balancing act.
With the U.S. reassessing Venezuelan oil, Canada's energy security hinges on pipeline expansion to diversify markets. Experts warn waiting is not an option. Read why action is needed now.
President Trump indicates Exxon may be left out of Venezuela's oil sector reconstruction, criticizing its 'cute' response. The plan faces hurdles as industry cites massive costs and legal risks.
U.S. Marines and Navy sailors seized the tanker Olina in a pre-dawn raid, part of a broader effort to control Venezuela's oil flow. The operation highlights escalating enforcement of sanctions.
New Liberal MP Michael Ma, who recently crossed the floor from the Conservatives, will accompany PM Mark Carney to China. The move sparks debate about his political future and Canada's diplomatic reset.
Energy expert Jack Mintz argues Canada's oil sector can withstand Venezuela's renewed U.S. exports, citing Alberta's efficiency and Venezuela's deep-seated challenges. Read the analysis.
A business professor predicts Venezuelan crude could be processed at the Irving Oil refinery in Saint John and head to the U.S. market within 12 months. Get the latest analysis on this potential energy shift.
President Donald Trump convenes a who's who of American oil executives, including Harold Hamm, to discuss rebuilding Venezuela's energy sector. Key details on the high-stakes meeting.
Former diplomat Michael Kovrig warns PM Carney's upcoming meeting with Xi Jinping could strain Canada-U.S. relations amid a shifting global order. Read the analysis.
Chinese authorities have detained six members of an underground Christian church, continuing a pattern of religious crackdowns. The church confirms the arrests.
PM Mark Carney visits China to discuss trade and energy, navigating a delicate balance as Canada seeks to diversify exports while managing strained relations and ongoing U.S. dependence. Read the full analysis.
Chinese refiners are seeking Canadian crude as a replacement for sanctioned Venezuelan oil, with China buying nearly 40% of Canada's seaborne exports in 2025. Discover the market shift.
As PM Mark Carney prepares for a pivotal trip to China after eight tense years, analysts call for strategic caution in a new global political landscape. What defines success?
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe endorses the Prime Minister's upcoming visit to China, emphasizing collaboration on trade and shared objectives. Discover the provincial perspective on this key diplomatic move.
U.S. President Donald Trump plans to meet with Western energy executives to secure investment for rebuilding Venezuela's crumbling oil sector. Read the full story.
Prime Minister Mark Carney will travel to China next week to meet President Xi Jinping, seeking to rebuild relations and diversify trade as U.S. tariffs impact growth. Read the full story.
Global oil prices fell sharply after the Trump administration's move to divert Venezuelan crude from China, sparking diplomatic tensions and market reactions. Read the full analysis.
President Trump announces Venezuela will send up to 50 million barrels of oil to the U.S., a move reshaping global energy flows and challenging China's influence. Read the full analysis.
A leading economist says Venezuelan crude can only fill a small fraction of Canadian oil exports in the near term, impacting global markets. Read the full analysis.