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CEO of Indian Resource Council of Canada challenges Jane Fonda to learn about Canada’s oil sands

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From EnergyNow.ca

Responding to Actress Jane Fonda: Stephen Buffalo of the Indian Resource Council

 

Dear Ms. Fonda,

I’m writing today to ask you to accept Stephen Buffalo’s invitation to have an honest and forthright discussion about Canadian oil and gas.

Stephen is the President and CEO of the Indian Resource Council of Canada, and a tireless advocate for First Nations people.

Canadians are your neighbours, allies, business partners and friends. That is why I was disappointed to hear you disparage Canada’s world class oil sands as “the worst” and “most poisonous” in your opposition to the Line 3 pipeline, an energy conduit that’s critical to both our countries.

Canada is proud of our energy industry and the women and men who work to keep both our great nations running — ensuring homes remain heated and cooled as needed, getting crucial goods reliably to their destinations, and making sure the lights turn on and off when you flip the switch.

Here are some things Mr. Buffalo and his colleagues would like to discuss with you:

You raised concerns about “foreign” oil coming from a pipeline from Canada. But you should know that the U.S. will see oil imports rise for decades to come, much of that heavy oil, which is produced in the oil sands. Without Canadian product to feed refineries on your Gulf Coast, the world’s largest heavy oil processing region, countries like Venezuela and Mexico will become your country’s main suppliers. 

As for Line 3, it has connected our nations since 1968, providing energy for refineries in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and other U.S. markets. Replacing it is about improving safety and reliability to ensure a critical resource from a friend and ally continues to be available.

I ask that you join Stephen Buffalo and his colleagues to learn about Canada’s oil sands and our industry’s commitment to maintaining and improving its place as a world leader in responsible resource development. Armed with the correct information, I hope you might reconsider your opposition to Line 3.

Respectfully submitted,

CANADIANS ARE SIGNING THE LETTER TO JANE FONDA – WILL YOU?

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Click here to help choose Alberta’s new licence plate design

Published on October 15, 2025

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Your province, your plate

For the first time in more than 40 years, Alberta is refreshing its licence plate with a Strong and Free motto, and the final look will be decided by Albertans.

From Oct. 15 until Nov. 5, Albertans can take part in a tournament-style online vote for a new provincial licence plate design that proudly reflects who we are every time we hit the road.

The new licence plate will be available in late 2026 and will be based on a “Strong and Free” theme, echoing the Latin motto of our province and reflecting Alberta’s bold identity, economic strength and deep-rooted provincial pride. The motto’s inclusion on the licence plates will also serve as a nod to Canada’s national anthem and Alberta’s position as a strong and sovereign province within a united Canada.

“From our wide-open landscapes to our entrepreneurial spirit, Alberta has so much to be proud of, and our new licence plate will reflect that pride. For the first time in four decades, Albertans will choose how we tell that story. I look forward to seeing which design is selected to show the world that this is the land of the strong and free.”

Danielle Smith, Premier

With options that include famous Alberta landmarks such as the Three Sisters Mountains, and long-standing symbols of our province’s core industries including agriculture and energy production, the potential plates each contain symbols of Alberta’s beauty, history and spirit.

In the first phase of voting, Albertans can vote for their favourite of eight unique concepts that incorporate Alberta’s unique landscape and history. Following the first phase, four designs will advance to the next round of voting where the top two will be selected, and subsequently, there will be a final vote for the winning plate concept. The winning new licence plate will be announced during the fall session of the legislature.

“Alberta is strong and free, and Albertans will have the opportunity to choose a new licence plate that captures that spirit. The new licence plate will be a fresh design that every Albertan will be proud to show off, whether they’re driving to work, heading to the lake or exploring North America.”

Dale Nally, Minister of Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction

If an Albertan wants to replace their current plate for the new licence plate once it is released, they can voluntarily pay a $28 fee. Alternatively, Albertans could obtain a new plate on their vehicle registration renewal date at no additional cost. Motorists may also continue using the previous licence plate once the new licence plate is brought onboard, provided it is still in good condition.

Quick facts

  • Alberta’s current licence plate was designed in 1984.
  • In 2021, Alberta began a transition from painted to reflective plates with the same design.
  • The new designs each incorporate reflective technology to improve readability for law enforcement and automated systems in low-light conditions, and also meet international standards for visibility, legibility and counterfeit resistance.

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Licence plate designs. Click link above to vote

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Enbridge CEO says ‘there’s a good reason’ for Alberta to champion new oil pipeline

Published on October 15, 2025

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Enbridge CEO Greg Ebel. The company’s extensive pipeline network transports about 30 per cent of the oil produced in North America and nearly 20 per cent of the natural gas consumed in the United States. Photo courtesy Enbridge

From the Canadian Energy Centre

By Deborah Jaremko

B.C. tanker ban an example of federal rules that have to change

The CEO of North America’s largest pipeline operator says Alberta’s move to champion a new oil pipeline to B.C.’s north coast makes sense.

“There’s a good reason the Alberta government has become proponent of a pipeline to the north coast of B.C.,” Enbridge CEO Greg Ebel told the Empire Club of Canada in Toronto the day after Alberta’s announcement.

“The previous [federal] government’s tanker ban effectively makes that export pipeline illegal. No company would build a pipeline to nowhere.”

It’s a big lost opportunity. With short shipping times to Asia, where oil demand is growing, ports on B.C.’s north coast offer a strong business case for Canadian exports. But only if tankers are allowed.

A new pipeline could generate economic benefits across Canada and, under Alberta’s plan, drive economic reconciliation with Indigenous communities.

Ebel said the tanker ban is an example of how policies have to change to allow Canada to maximize its economic potential.

Repealing the legislation is at the top of the list of needed changes Ebel and 94 other energy CEOs sent in a letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney in mid-September.

The federal government’s commitment to the tanker ban under former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was a key factor in the cancellation of Enbridge’s Northern Gateway pipeline.

That project was originally targeted to go into service around 2016, with capacity to ship 525,000 barrels per day of Canadian oil to Asia.

“We have tried to build nation-building pipelines, and we have the scars to prove it. Five hundred million scars, to be quite honest,” Ebel said, referencing investment the company and its shareholders made advancing the project.

“Those are pensioners and retail investors and employees that took on that risk, and it was difficult,” he said.

For an industry proponent to step up to lead a new Canadian oil export pipeline, it would likely require “overwhelming government support and regulatory overhaul,” BMO Capital Markets said earlier this year.

Energy companies want to build in Canada, Ebel said.

“The energy sector is ready to invest, ready to partner, partner with Indigenous nations and deliver for the country,” he said.

“None of us is calling for weaker environmental oversight. Instead, we are urging government to adopt smarter, clearer, faster processes so that we can attract investment, take risks and build for tomorrow.”

This is the time for Canadians “to remind ourselves we should be the best at this,” Ebel said.

“We should lead the way and show the world how it’s done: wisely, responsibly, efficiently and effectively.”

With input from a technical advisory group that includes pipeline leaders and Indigenous relations experts, Alberta will undertake pre-feasibility work to identify the pipeline’s potential route and size, estimate costs, and begin early Indigenous engagement and partnership efforts.

The province aims to submit an application to the Federal Major Projects Office by spring 2026.

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