CAOEC Rejects the Federal Government’s Proposed Emissions Cap

At a time when Canadian families are struggling with high energy and food prices, the Trudeau Liberals’ new emissions cap will make everything just a little bit more unaffordable. The Canadian economy is struggling, paychecks are shrinking, and business competitiveness continues to be challenged.

The Trudeau government does not care about Canadian blue-collar, middle-class energy workers who rely on the industry to support their families. It does not care about small, medium, and Indigenous energy service businesses that operate in rural and remote communities across Western Canada. And it certainly does not care about supporting our allies who are desperate for oil and gas from sources other than regimes such as Russia or Iran.

CAOEC applauds the positions taken by the Governments of Alberta and Saskatchewan. We look forward to working with them to oppose the federal government’s recent policies and encourage the provinces to utilize all available tools to constitutionally block implementation.

Our Association would like to underscore the pivotal role the energy services sector plays in the development of affordable and reliable energy products. Unfortunately, we are unable to share our record due to the Liberals’ restrictive anti-speech amendments to the Competition Act (Bill C-59).

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About CAOEC
The Canadian Association of Energy Contractors (CAOEC) represents 95 land drilling, offshore drilling, and service rig member companies on the frontlines of energy security and transformation. They operate a fleet of 385 drilling rigs and 715 service rigs in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, and Atlantic Canada. CAOEC’s members are varied and diverse, and include many small- and medium-sized enterprises that have been leaders in creating opportunities for young people, Indigenous communities, and middle-class workers.
For more information, contact:

An Tran – Communications Specialist
Canadian Association of Energy Contractors
Phone: (403) 264-4311 ext. 118
Email: [email protected]