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Dates: 2026-03-29 to 2026-04-04

📋 In This Week's Newsletter

• 🇨🇦 Federal Government News
• 🗺️ Provincial Government News
• 📚 What We're Reading This Week

Federal Government News

Canadian Tribunal Issues Ruling on Oil and Gas Well Casing Imports from Austria

On April 2, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal concluded its preliminary injury inquiry into oil and gas well casing imports from Austria. The Tribunal found no evidence that past dumping of the imported goods has caused actual injury to the domestic sector, but determined that there is a reasonable indication of a threat of injury going forward. This inquiry was conducted under the Special Import Measures Act, prompted by an ongoing investigation from the Canada Border Services Agency. The CBSA is expected to issue a preliminary determination by May 1, 2026. The Tribunal’s decision sets the stage for potential tariff or trade action depending on the CBSA's findings. The Tribunal, which operates independently of government departments, handles trade disputes, import safeguards, and procurement complaints. Stakeholders in Canada’s oil and gas sector are monitoring the process as dumping findings can affect supply chain costs, procurement, and trade relations.

Sources: www.canada.ca

Natural Resources Canada Schedules Clean Energy Funding Announcement

Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson is set to announce new funding support for clean energy and economic growth on April 8 in Toronto. According to the official announcement, media registration is required by April 2 for both virtual and in-person participation. While details on program scope or scale have not been released, the upcoming announcement could address federal funding priorities in clean power, emissions reduction, or innovation—topics of ongoing relevance to the oil and gas sector amid federal transition policy shifts.

Sources: www.canada.ca

Natural Resource Sector GDP Contracts in Q4 2025

Statistics Canada reported a 0.2% decline in real gross domestic product (GDP) for the natural resources sector in the fourth quarter of 2025, following a 0.9% gain in Q3. This tracks the broader economy, which also contracted 0.2% in Q4. Quarterly performance in natural resources GDP, which includes oil and gas, forestry, and mineral extraction, provides a leading indicator for industry production trends and capital planning. Market participants cite such data releases as benchmarks for gauging sector health, investment intentions, and economic outlook.

Sources: www.statcan.gc.ca

Primary Energy Production Sets New High in January 2026

Statistics Canada’s latest energy statistics show that primary energy production reached 2.2 million gigajoules in January 2026, up 3.5% year-over-year—marking the highest value since this data series was launched in 2020. Secondary energy production increased 1.6%, led by a 9.8% jump in secondary electricity. These data points provide metrics on output volumes across the oil, gas, and generation supply chain and may serve as signals for inventory and commodity price impacts during the first quarter of 2026.

Sources: www.statcan.gc.ca

Provincial Government News

Alberta and Ottawa Finalize Agreement on Major Project Reviews

Alberta and Canada signed a Cooperation Agreement on Environmental and Impact Assessment on April 2, establishing new joint project review processes and enabling Canada to rely on Alberta’s regulatory system for most provincially focused projects.

Sources: www.alberta.ca

Alberta Implements Weed and Pest Controls for Oil and Gas Sites

Effective May 1, the Alberta Energy Regulator will be empowered to enforce weed and pest control on oil and gas sites under new regulations, assigning responsibility to owners or, where absent, to the Orphan Well Association.

Sources: www.alberta.ca

British Columbia Opens 2026 Intake for Clean Industry Fund

British Columbia launched the 2026 intake for its Clean Industry Fund, redirecting industrial carbon price revenue to projects that support lower emissions and technological upgrades for the provincial industry.

Sources: news.gov.bc.ca

Alberta Cabinet Approves Oil and Gas Conservation Regulation

On March 31, Alberta issued new Orders in Council including the Oil and Gas Conservation Regulation, alongside measures addressing weed control, public service compensation schedules, and regulatory appointments.

Sources: www.alberta.ca

What We're Reading This Week

• A report card on the energy MOU between Ottawa and Alberta: A detailed look at the outcomes of the federal-provincial energy memorandum of understanding.
• Canada must seize opportunity to ramp up LNG exports to Asia, TC Energy CEO says: Coverage of market arguments for accelerating Canadian LNG project development.
• TC Energy urges swifter, more ambitious development of natural gas projects: Industry commentary on project timelines and regulatory environment.
• Alberta business leaders call for regulatory overhaul for industrial projects: Insights from Alberta executives on regulatory processes for large-scale development.
• Opinion: In the Iran oil shock, energy superpower Canada must seize the day: Discussion on global oil market dynamics and potential Canadian roles.
• A Report Card On The Energy MOU Between Ottawa & Alberta: Video segment examining developments under the recent energy MOU.

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