Canadian Energy Centre 'integrating into' Intergovernmental Relations, province says

Change is coming at the Canadian Energy Centre, also known as the United Conservative Party's controversial energy war room.

Change is coming at the Canadian Energy Centre, also known as the United Conservative Party's controversial energy war room.

On Tuesday, the energy minister's office released the following statement:

"The Canadian Energy Centre (CEC) is an important advocate for Canada and Alberta's long-term position as a safe, clean and responsible energy supplier and will continue to increase the public's understanding of the role oil and gas plays globally in a secure energy future.

"After careful consideration, we will be integrating the mandate of the CEC into Intergovernmental Relations (IGR).

"Resources such as CEC assets, intellectual property, and researchers will now be supporting IGR in order to seamlessly continue this important work."

The energy minister's office went on to say, "In a time when the federal government is attempting to make the promotion of Alberta's energy industry illegal, and passing policy that will cripple Canada's largest industry employing hundreds of thousands of Canadians by implementing an emissions cap, it is more important than ever that Alberta has a strong advocate.

"The Government of Alberta will continue our fight to promote the energy sector."