Alberta energy sector has opportunity with two Liberal MPs elected in province, say lobbyists

Liberal MP Randy Boissonnault, pictured, and George Chahal were elected in Alberta ridings in the 2021 federal election, providing the largely Conservative province with more clout in Liberal-controlled Ottawa, according to some lobbyists.

Liberal MPs-elect Randy Boissonnault, left, and George Chahal will represent Alberta ridings in the 44th Parliament. The Liberal government did not have any MPs from the province in the last Parliament.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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BY Jesse Cnockaert

September 27, 2021

Greater Liberal representation in Alberta in the new Parliament could give a stronger voice to the energy sector in Ottawa, according to some lobbyists. “By having someone at the table, I think Albertans’ hope is to have a strong oil and gas sector and have their issues brought to the table and...

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