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The review, led by inquiry commissioner Steve Allan, has blown past several deadlines and has gone over budget.(CBC)
A government inquiry into whether foreign groups have conspired against Alberta s oil and gas industry has been granted another deadline extension.
The delay, revealed by Premier Jason Kenney during a Facebook live forum on Tuesday night, is the latest complication surrounding the controversial investigation into alleged foreign-funded special interests accused of spreading misinformation about the province s energy industry.
The public inquiry being led by Calgary-based forensic accountant Steve Allan has blown past several deadlines and has gone over budget. It has been the target of an attempt to have it quashed in court.
Inquiry into funding of Alberta oil and gas critics granted fourth extension
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Alberta Premier Jason Kenney arrives at the 2021 budget in Edmonto on Thursday Feb. 25, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson
EDMONTON – Alberta’s inquiry into the funding of oil and gas industry critics is getting another deadline extension.
Premier Jason Kenney, saying inquiry head Steve Allan needs more time to complete his report. announced the delay on Facebook on Tuesday night.
Kenney did not specify how much more time Allan was given, but Energy Minister Sonya Savage says cabinet approved the extension until July 30.
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