Emma Graney

Emma Graney, an energy reporter for The Globe and Mail, dives into the Calgary Stampede, where politics and business converge in a festive cowboy atmosphere. She discusses how the event features key political interactions, including meetings between Alberta and Ontario premiers. With Prime Minister Carney announcing new energy ambitions, Graney highlights the optimism for Alberta's oil sector amidst tensions with Ottawa. She also explores the impact of federal regulations on the industry and the rising separatist sentiment in Alberta.

Emma Graney, an energy reporter at The Globe and Mail, delves into the significance of Dawn Farrell's appointment as the head of Canada’s new Major Projects Office. Graney highlights Farrell’s pragmatic leadership style, her media aversion, and her focus on project completion over publicity. They explore the MPO's mission to accelerate infrastructure projects, the challenges it faces, and how Farrell’s business-savvy approach indicates the government's commitment to swift and efficient project execution amidst various critiques.