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Alberta, Ottawa Agree to Regulate Methane Emissions

3/26/2026

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  • Alberta and Ottawa reached an agreement-in-principle to let Alberta regulate methane emissions, with final rules by year-end.
  • The accord is part of a broader energy policy signed in November to reduce regulatory overlap between federal and provincial rules.
  • Prime Minister Mark Carney emphasized collaboration to cut emissions while protecting jobs.
  • The MOU aims to reduce methane by 75% from 2014 levels by 2035, drawing mixed reactions from environmental groups and the energy sector.