An oil sands industry group that scrubbed its website of all content in response to a new federal rule requiring truth in advertising was grossly overreacting, Energy Minister Jonathan Wilkinson says.last month in the face of the contentious new federal legislation, which aims to stamp out false or exaggerated environmental claims via a provision in Bill C-59 that makes changes to the Competition Act.
“This is being done to intentionally intimidate boards and shareholders, silence debate, and amplify the voices of those who oppose Canada’s world leading energy industry. Indeed, it would appear to be part of an agenda to create chaos and uncertainty for energy investors for the purpose of phasing out the energy industry altogether,” they said.
Speaking with The Globe ahead of the conference, Mr. Wilkinson said the meeting will include discussions around cybersecurity and the importance of protecting energy infrastructure. Canadian oil and gas giant Suncor Energy Inc.Also on the agenda is the development of critical minerals and how to secure supplies and investment nationally, instead of relying on other countries such as China.