When the spring sitting of the Alberta legislature ended Wednesday morning, Premier Jason Kenney wanted to wrap things up on a positive note. As Kenney proudly itemized the government's achievements in the marathon session "to get Albertans back to work," Total announced more sobering news. The French-based energy company declared it is writing off $9.3-billion worth of oilsands assets in Alberta. Energy Minister Sonya Savage displayed the same pugilistic stance in her response to Total's announcement. The world is trying to send Kenney a message about the long-term future of Alberta's fossil fuel industries.

Source: CBC News July 31, 2020 13:00 UTC