Premier Jason Kenney's campaign manager and an outspoken anthropogenic global-warming skeptic has been hired as the Alberta Energy Regulator's new vice president of its science and innovation branch. But the decision to hire John Weissenberger will further undermine the public's trust in the provincial regulator, a leading academic says. "I mean it appears the premier is essentially just stacking the AER with people who think exactly like him," Oslzynski said. Appointment not announcedThe AER did not announce Weissenberger's appointment. NDP environment critic Marlin Schmidt said Weissenberger's appointment reinforces the message that the AER has abandoned its obligation to monitor the environment.

Source: CBC News July 15, 2020 12:00 UTC