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Dennis McConaghy

Last published Jan. 2026 · On our record since 2020

Where this writer stands

Federalism1 piece

Ottawa leadsProvinces lead
“It should provide a mandate and obligation for Alberta's democratically elected leaders to seek a new federal relationship with the rest of Canada, fully devolving all control of Alberta's resources to Alberta, while also fully exploring other forms of economic integration for an Alberta unshackled from the current Canadian status quo.” Read the piece

Climate1 piece

Faster fossil phase-downSlower phase-down, production first
“Nothing in the MOU refers to maintaining the competitiveness of existing or future Alberta hydrocarbon production. In fact, to the contrary, the MOU has Alberta reaffirming its commitment to net-zero by 2050, regardless of the consequences.” Read the piece

Energy1 piece

Restrict new oil and gasExpand production and export
“How does Alberta respond, yet again, to a federal government fundamentally antithetical to its most visceral economic interests?” Read the piece

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