Good news for everyone who wants a strong economy powered by the responsible development of natural resources. On October 9, the Alberta Court of Appeal ruled once again that the federal Impact Assessment Act remains unconstitutional.
In 2023, the Supreme Court of Canada concluded that the Impact Assessment Act (the “No More Pipelines” law) was largely unconstitutional. The federal government then made amendments to the Act. In November 2024, your United Conservative government referred the constitutionality of the amended Act to the Court of Appeal of Alberta. Now the court has ruled that it remains unconstitutional.
It’s a win for Albertans, and for all Canadians who want a strong economy. It’s also what Premier Smith has been standing up for: respect for Alberta’s jurisdiction over our natural resources, and Alberta’s future as a world-leading energy superpower.
We’re calling on the federal government to accept the court’s decision and work with Alberta to repair the law, so it no longer undermines Canada’s ability to build and grow our economy.
Standing up for Alberta, defending our jurisdiction and winning in court. That’s your United Conservative government getting the job done for Albertans.
Yet another big win for Alberta.
— Danielle Smith (@ABDanielleSmith) October 9, 2026
The Alberta Court of Appeal just ruled that C-69 remains largely unconstitutional.
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