British Columbia backs federal cap on oil and gas emissions

British Columbia supports Canada’s proposed emissions cap for the oil and gas sector, contrasting sharply with opposition from Alberta and Saskatchewan.

Carl Meyer reports for The Narwhal.

In short:

• B.C.’s internal documents show alignment with the federal plan to limit rising emissions from oil and gas.
• The province sees LNG production as part of the federal emissions cap and established its own backup cap effective 2026.
• Alberta and Saskatchewan continue to oppose the cap, raising constitutional challenges and industry concerns.

Key quote:

“B.C. looks forward to continuing work with Canada to align the federal cap with B.C.’s goals and commitments.”

— B.C. government briefing note

Why this matters:

B.C.’s cooperation with federal climate goals could influence national emissions policy, while resistance from fossil fuel-heavy provinces may complicate progress. The disagreement highlights Canada’s regional divide over balancing energy production with climate commitments.