Dennis, close to 4 weeks to the beginning of the federal election, what will all that mean for Alberta, pipelines, national energy policy, etc?

• Dennis, a lot has happened in the last couple of weeks, can you recap for us?
• Second, the October election looms ahead, what other surprises could happen to create a fundamental change in this outlook?
• How much consensus does Canada actually have on energy and climate issues?

• The Alberta election has occurred, what do yo think is the biggest challenge for the new premier, what should he do?

• How do you think this will play out in the short run, up until July 1st?

• How will all of this unfold for the Federal Election in October?

• Dennis, some positive developments on KXL? Elaborate for us.
• Status of C69 – where is this?
• And the Alberta election, what hangs in the balance vis a vis Ottawa depending on a potential Kenney win.

• Dennis, can put into context where we stand on market access for Alberta hydrocarbons? And touch on the recent NEB decision on TMX specifically.
• Obviously, a lot has unfolded over the last month in Ottawa that impacts the future of the Liberal government and Justin Trudeau specifically. How do you see that impacting any of the dynamics on a re-approval of TMX?
• And then the Alberta election, when? Does the advent of Kenney make re-approval more difficult?

• Lay out where Alberta stands on oil sands curtailments, rail cars, and discounts
• How do you see 2019 playing out? For pipelines, carbon and Alberta?

Discussion covers these topics:

• Update on KXL developments
• Alberta producers introduce a proposal that has created a lot of attention and controversy
• plus, what is Ottawa doing?

Discussion covers these areas: 

• TMX developments
• Bill C-69 and carbon taxes
• plus, looming elections

• Can you elaborate on what will be involved in the two processes to remedy the FCA cited deficiencies - on whales and consultation?
• What are the risks here of this consuming most of 2019?
• What, if any, options does Alberta have? How satisfied is the federal government in terms of how this has played out?
• Why has reaction to the FCA decision not been more extreme?
• Bill C-69 regulation needing amendment

• Dennis, momentous day yesterday re TMX, can you elaborate on what occurred?
• What is the path forward?
• What are the deeper implications of all this?
• Who cares?