The Aporia · Enserva hosts Speakers Series with Alberta and Ontario premiers to discuss Canada’s energy and economic future

On September 28, 2026, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Ontario Premier Doug Ford participated in the Enserva Speaker Series in Calgary, discussing Canada’s future in terms of energy and economic development. The event aimed to foster collaboration between the two provinces to enhance national economic strength and energy security. Gurpreet Lail, CEO of Enserva, emphasized the significance of provincial cooperation for unlocking Canada's energy potential.

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On September 28, 2026, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Ontario Premier Doug Ford met with business leaders at the TELUS Convention Centre in Calgary for an Enserva Speaker Series event focused on Canada's energy and economic future. Gurpreet Lail, CEO of Enserva, emphasized the importance of provincial collaboration to unlock energy potential and ensure long-term economic strength. During their visit, Premier Ford urged Albertans to remain united within Canada, stating that "united we stand, divided we fall." On October 19, Albertans will vote in a referendum including a question on whether Alberta should stay in Confederation or hold another binding referendum on separation, highlighting tensions over federal policies affecting the province's oil and gas industry.

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“Bringing Premier Smith and Premier Ford together creates an important opportunity to look beyond provincial boundaries and focus on what Canada can accomplish when we work together to unlock our energy potential.”

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🔮 “Canada is at an important crossroads, and the decisions we make today will shape our economic strength and energy security for decades to come,” said Gurpreet Lail, CEO, Enserva.

2026-09-28 · Toronto Star

Enserva hosts Speakers Series with Alberta and Ontario premiers to discuss Canada’s energy and economic future · assertive framing

Today, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Ontario Premier Doug Ford joined business and energy leaders in Calgary for the 2026 Enserva Speaker Series at the TELUS Convention Centre. asserted

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This event brought together two of Canada’s largest provincial economies for a conversation about the country’s energy and economic future. asserted

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“Canada is at an important crossroads, and the decisions we make today will shape our economic strength and energy security for decades to come,” said Gurpreet Lail, CEO, Enserva. asserted

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“Bringing Premier Smith and Premier Ford together creates an important opportunity to look beyond provincial boundaries and focus on what Canada can accomplish when we work together to unlock our energy potential.” asserted

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Enserva hosts Speakers Series with Alberta and Ontario premiers to discuss Canada’s energy and economic future

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