According to the Council of Europe, “de-risking” means “the phenomenon of financial institutions terminating or restricting business relationships with clients or categories of clients to avoid, rather than manage, risk.” But when Alberta Premier Danielle Smith uses the term, as she has been doing frequently lately, she obviously has something quite different in mind. David Climenhaga writes. David is an award-winning journalist, author, post-secondary teacher, poet and trade union communicator. Published Feb. 26, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2024/02/26/Danielle-Smith-Stick-Taxpayer-Fossil-Fuel-Risks/