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Varcoe: Throne speech confirms 'energy superpower' goal, but what major projects will be fast-tracked by Ottawa?

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Canada ’s natural resources minister wants to see big nation-building developments put on a fast track.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says throne speech falls short for Alberta when it comes to meeting energy reform demands.

Liberal government wants to create a major projects review office and issue development decisions within two years , instead of five .

The heads of Canada ’s largest petroleum producers have asked the Carney government to overhaul the act and the tanker ban, and scrap the oilpatch emissions cap.

Calgary Chamber of Commerce CEO Deborah Yedlin said it was encouraging to hear the federal throne speech reiterate the government's promise to see major projects built, but noted some regulations will need to change.

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