In an abrupt news conference Friday, Energy Minister Brian Jean and Environment Minister Rebecca Schulz declared that the government was changing mining policy for Alberta because the world needed more metallurgical coal. Andrew Nikiforuk, Tyee contributing editor, writes. Published Dec. 23, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2024/12/23/Alberta-Surrenders-To-Australian-Coal-Lobby/

Alberta Surrenders to the Australian Coal Lobby

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