Marg McCuaig-Boyd: Don't bet against Alberta's environmental energy approach
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The writer of a recent article in the Calgary Herald (“And then there was one … CEO who made a bad deal, June 21, ) suggests it’s time for a reality check. I couldn’t agree more.
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Let’s start with Claudia Cattaneo’s suggestion that recent executive leadership changes among Alberta’s major oil producers mean a loss of support for our Climate Leadership Plan.
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False.
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Not only do Suncor, Shell, CNRL and Cenovus remain supportive of our action on climate change (just ask them), but south of the border, ExxonMobil, BP, Total and many others have all just called for a price on carbon.
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Next, let’s consider the writer’s alleged “punishing” carbon
Marg McCuaig-Boyd is Alberta’s former Minister of Energy and a longtime educator and administrator.
Marg served as the Member of the Alberta Legislative Assembly and Minister of Energy representing the northern, rural constituency of Dunvegan-Central Peace-Notley from
Prior to her time in government, Marg spent more 25 years in public and post-secondary education as a teacher and administrator. She served for four years as an executive member with Grande Prairie Regional College, administering the campus in Fairview.
Marg and her husband ran a cow calf operation for more than 25 years and have recently moved to Edmonton.
Built on a diverse career, Marg’s expertise ranges from public and advanced education, government, and Indigenous relations, to communications, energy, and agriculture.
In , Marg was the recipient of the Robert H. Routledge Award from the Alberta Schools Athletic Association (ASAA) for outstanding service to Alberta students and for the promotion and operation of an athletic program. In she was inducted into the ASAA Sports Hall of Fame as an administrator. In , she received the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Medal for her service to Alberta.
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Former Alberta Energy Minister Joins Counsel PA
Counsel Public Affairs is pleased to announce the addition of former Alberta Energy Minister, Marg McCuaig-Boyd to its rapidly-growing Western Canada practice.
Based in Edmonton, Marg will support Counsel’s clients across the country, with a focus on Western Canada’s energy and agriculture sectors.
“Marg is well known and well respected throughout Canada’s diverse energy sector and will offer clients a unique perspective and expertise developed by her years in cabinet,” said Brad Lavigne, Partner & Western Canada Practice Lead.
Marg served as the Member of the Alberta Legislative Assembly and Minister of Energy representing the northern, rural constituency of Dunvegan-Central Peace-Notley from
Prior to her time in government, Marg spent more than 25 years in public and post-secondary education as a teacher and administrator. She served for four years as an executive member with Grande Prairie Regional College, administering the campus in Fairview. Marg and her husband ran a cow calf operation for more than 25 years.
“With all the challenges and opportunities facing the energy sector in Western Canada, Marg’s ex
Marg McCuaig-Boyd served as the Member of the Alberta Legislative Assembly and Minister of Energy representing the northern, rural constituency of Dunvegan-Central Peace-Notley from During her time in government, as Minister, she oversaw the AER (Alberta Energy Regulator), the AESO (Alberta Electrical System Operator), lead the modernization for the Royalty Framework and oversaw the panels for the Petroleum Economic Diversification and Alberta Natural Gas Strategy reports. Post government, Marg served from as a Director on CUDGC (Credit Union Deposit Guarantee Corporation); a board that oversees the regulation of all Credit Unions in Alberta. She is currently a Principal at Counsel Public Affairs.
Prior to her time in government, she spent more 25 years in public and post secondary education as a teacher, administrator and then as a Vice-President with Grande Prairie Regional College, administering the campus in Fairview. She holds a BEd degree from the University of Alberta and an MA in Leadership from San Diego State University. In , Ms. McCuaig-Boyd was the recipient of the Robert H. Routledge Award from the Alberta Schools Athletic Association (ASAA)
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