Alberta MLA Brian Jean arrives at the United Conservative Party caucus in Calgary on May 19, 2022. The Canadian Press/Jeff McIntosh
Premier Danielle Smith has directed her energy minister to boost oil production and move pipeline projects forward.
Smith told Energy Minister Brian Jean in an Oct. 2 mandate letter that she expected him to defend the province’s energy and natural resources sector “against federal overreach,” and develop “strategic alliances” with other provinces.
