Canada Oil

• Former Premiers Push For British Columbia Offshore Oil Development, Campbell Pushes Back

  By Scott Sutherland  |  October 21, 2008

  Two former premiers warned Monday that British Columbia's future economic survival may rely heavily on the federal government scrapping a moratorium and allow development of offshore oil and gas resources.

• British Columbia Oil And Gas Rights Sales Slow In October As Production Stage Draws Near

  By Canadian Press  |  October 17, 2008

  The British Columbia government sold oil and gas rights totalling $151.8 million in October, nearly half of last month's total, which it said was a result of the industry moving toward production.

• October Land Sale For Oil, Gas Rights In Saskatchewan Pushes Revenue To $1 Billion Mark

  By Canadian Press  |  October 10, 2008

  Saskatchewan's booming resource sector has pushed demand for Crown petroleum and natural gas rights to a record.

• Nova Scotia Commits $19 Million to Encourage More Oil And Gas Development

  By Canadian Press  |  October 8, 2008

  The Nova Scotia government will spend up to $19 million to support geological work to provide information on oil and natural gas reserves.

• Premier Williams Says Newfundland, Labrador Can Withstand Economic Downturn, Offshore Still Viable

  By Canadian Press  |  October 8, 2008

  Premier Danny Williams says while he is concerned about the turmoil gripping the global economy, he believes that Newfoundland and Labrador's economy is well-positioned to withstand it.

• Alberta's Energy Boom Cooling In The Face Of Falling Oil Prices And Cancelled Projects

  By Jim Macdonald  |  October 7, 2008

  Plummeting oil prices and the stock market meltdown have raised concern that Alberta's energy boom may be heading for a bust.

• First Nation Says It Doesn't Agree With North Coast Mayors

  By George T. Baker  |  September 30, 2008

  The president of the Haida Nation council says the mayor of Prince Rupert doesn't speak for the whole north coast of B.C. when it comes to oil tankers and pipeline work in the region.

• Offer Incentives To Abandon Oil

  By Canadian Press  |  September 29, 2008

  Bloc Leader Gilles Duceppe wants to reduce Quebec's dependence on oil by half within 10 years.

• P.E.I. Premier Unhappy With Gas Regulator's Decision

  By Canadian Press  |  September 24, 2008

  A recent decision by the Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission to discontinue givng Islanders a heads up before a fuel price change isn't sitting well with P.E.I. Premier Robert Ghiz.

• N.S. Energy Minister Gathering Information On Georges Bank Drilling

  By Canadian Press  |  September 18, 2008

  A decision by U.S. President George Bush to lift a moratorium on offshore oil drilling off the American coast will have implications for Nova Scotia.