Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the federal environment minister’s criticism of a major oilsands company constitutes a “provocative” verbal attack on Alberta’s energy sector.
“Steven Guilbeault has once again shown his utter contempt for Alberta, our economy and our energy workers,” reads a statement attributed to the premier, released on Wednesday.
“Minister Guilbeault’s comments are a continuation of his provocative verbal attacks on Alberta’s energy sector, the most environmentally responsible and ethical energy-producing jurisdiction in the world.”
In an interview with The Canadian Press published on Tuesday, Guilbeault discussed Suncor CEO Rich Kruger’s comments on a recent second-quarter results conference call.
During Kruger’s call with investors, the executive said the company must get back
