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Who's pushing Canada's pension giants to back LNG?

Canada's National Observer

Canada's National Observer

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July 9, 2026

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After years steering clear of investment in the Canadian LNG sector, the generally risk-adverse group of Canadian pension funds, which have an asset base totalling 2.7 trillion, might be enlisted by government to take stakes in infrastructure projects linked to expansion of oil and gas production.

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Loonie Politics

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· Jun 30, 2026

Saskatchewan ends fiscal year with $947-million deficit, expenses in health care up

REGINA — Saskatchewan’s government is ending the last fiscal year deep in the red. The province’s year-end public accounts show Saskatchewan is to post a 947-million deficit for the 2025-26 year. It’s a major swing from the 12-million surplus the province had initially projected. The province says more spending in health care and other areas [] The post Saskatchewan ends fiscal year with 947-million deficit, expenses in health care up appeared first on Loonie Politics.

National Post

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· Jul 8, 2026

John Ivison: Carney’s oil patch wishes might really come true

The Prime Minister's grand bargain is just intentions for now. But it's harder for Alberta’s separatists to say he's trying to hobble their industry.

The Narwhal

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· Jul 9, 2026

Pipeline-a-palooza: unpacking the week in Canadian energy politics

If pipelines really are Canada’s economic saviour, why are taxpayers footing the bill for them?

Calgary Sun

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· Jul 8, 2026

HILL: Smith government should resist spending away potential windfall

The ongoing war in Iran, and disruption of a major energy corridor in the Strait of Hormuz, continues to fuel surging oil prices. While this will improve Alberta’s bottom line in the short term, it will only perpetuate the province’s resource revenue rollercoaster if not properly managed. With a new finance minister, let’s hope the []

Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives

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· Jun 24, 2026

Alberta’s senior care expansion program is a real estate subsidy

Alberta’s Continuing Care Capital Program is shovelling public dollars into private real estate The post Alberta’s senior care expansion program is a real estate subsidy appeared first on CCPA.

Bloomberg

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· Jul 10, 2026

Sports Bet Pays Off as Omers Reaps 50% Gain on MLSE Investment

Ontario’s pension fund for government workers generated a return of more than 50 in less than three years on an investment tied to Toronto’s major league sports teams, vindicating a bet that was initially viewed as expensive when it was first made.

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Related coverage for "Who's pushing Canada's pension giants to back LNG?": Loonie Politics — Saskatchewan ends fiscal year with $947-million deficit, expenses in health care up. National Post — John Ivison: Carney’s oil patch wishes might really come true. The Narwhal — Pipeline-a-palooza: unpacking the week in Canadian energy politics. Calgary Sun — HILL: Smith government should resist spending away potential windfall. Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives — Alberta’s senior care expansion program is a real estate subsidy. Bloomberg — Sports Bet Pays Off as Omers Reaps 50% Gain on MLSE Investment