The Alberta UCP government has made several changes to the province’s coal policy since taking office. Some seem abrupt, but records show communication between industry and government departments has been continuous, extensive and influential. Brett McKay reports. Brett is a journalist based in Edmonton. Published Jan. 30, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/News/2025/01/30/How-Big-Coal-Lobbied-UCP-Government/

Insiders and Influence: How Big Coal Lobbied the UCP Government

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