Prime Minister Mark Carney met with leaders from Canada’s energy industry in Calgary, Alberta, on Sunday, June 1, 2025. The Canadian Press
Prime Minister Mark Carney visited Calgary on Sunday to meet top oil and gas executives. This was his first trip to the city since becoming prime minister. He held a private meeting with over 20 energy leaders.
The meeting took place at the Harry Hays building. CEOs from major companies like Tourmaline Oil, Pathways Alliance, ATCO, Imperial Oil, and Cenovus Energy attended.
Reporters heard only a few words from Carney before being asked to leave.
Focus on Partnerships and Growth
Carney thanked the group for working hard to build Canada’s economy and future. He said, “Thank you for convening on a Sunday morning and also for what you’ve all been doing to help build our country... build our economy, build a future.”
Carney noted that many of these leaders had written to him before. He wanted to discuss their ideas in person because the issues are very important.
Energy CEOs’ Key Requests
Thirty-eight CEOs of Canadian energy firms sent a letter congratulating Carney on his election win in April. They also shared policy ideas to help grow the economy faster than any other G7 country.
They want the government to remove rules that make it harder for oil and gas producers. This includes ending carbon pricing for industries and fixing laws around environmental project reviews.
One law they want changed is the Impact Assessment Act, which controls how big projects get approved. Another is the Oil Tanker Moratorium Act, which stops large oil tankers from using parts of British Columbia’s coast.
Carney promised faster reviews for energy projects. His plan is called “one project, one review,” where the federal government accepts reviews done by provinces.
New Emissions Rules and Challenges
The government has new rules to cut emissions from oil and gas by 35% from 2019 levels by 2030-2032.
Carney spoke with Energy Minister Tim Hodgson, trade minister Dominic LeBlanc, and Emergency Management Minister Eleanor Olszewski about the importance of partnerships.
He said, “The world’s certainly more divided and dangerous, and the imperative of making Canada an energy superpower has never been greater.”
Carney promised strong federal support for energy partnerships.
Alberta Premier’s Response
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said she was glad Carney talked with premiers more than the last prime minister.
She said on her radio show, “He may not have said the words ‘oil and gas’ and he may not have said the word ‘pipeline,’ but conventional energy means oil and gas, and the only way to get it to market efficiently is through pipelines.”
Smith hopes to meet Carney privately during the First Ministers conference in Saskatoon.
Thanks to Firefighters and Volunteers
Carney also praised efforts to fight wildfires in several provinces. He thanked the military, local governments, and volunteers helping with evacuations.
He said, “The good news is those are proceeding well at this stage, but of course, it’s not over until it’s over.”
Carney promised ongoing support for wildfire efforts as the season continues.
