At the intersection of Alberta politics and business, I'll be hanging around. Business columnist, Calgary Herald. Views are my own. Retweets aren't endorsements

Calgary, Alberta
Joined October 2010
Varcoe: Alberta business leaders welcome prime minister’s shift from past federal energy policies that 'began to divide us' calgaryherald.com/opinion/co… #ableg #yyc #yeg #abpoli
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Varcoe: With separation vote looming, Alberta business leaders welcome prime minister’s shift from past energy policies that 'began to divide us' calgaryherald.com/opinion/co… #oil #ableg #abpoli #yyc #yeg
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WTI settled at USD 101.41/bbl #oott
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Varcoe: Some oilsands majors 'approaching debt-free status' amid epic cash flow levels Net debt for four large producers fell by $5.2B last quarter & "appear poised to turn negative (i.e. net cash) for select producers by year-end 2026," says RBC report. calgaryherald.com/opinion/co…
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Varcoe: High crude prices leave Canadian oilsands producers with epic cash flow levels, some 'approaching debt-free status' “We do not recall ever having seen this degree of collective balance sheet strength,” states an RBC Capital Markets report. calgaryherald.com/opinion/co… #ableg
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Varcoe: High oil prices leave Canadian oilsands producers with epic cash flow levels, some 'approaching debt-free status' calgaryherald.com/opinion/co… #ableg #yyc #yeg #oilsands
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Varcoe: ‘Some nervousness’ – New survey finds growing number of Alberta businesses say separation debate affecting their firms "There's so much opportunity in the province right now, but the excitement around those opportunities seems fairly muted." calgaryherald.com/opinion/co… #ableg
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Varcoe: ‘Some nervousness’ – New survey finds growing number of Alberta businesses say the separation debate is affecting their companies calgaryherald.com/opinion/co… #abpoli #ableg #yyc #yeg
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Alberta Chambers of Commerce survey finds separation is issue creating greatest uncertainty for AB businesses - 44% say debate is impacting their business; 69% say it's impacting economy - 59% say vote to stay in Canada will positively impact their company calgaryherald.com/opinion/co…
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Varcoe: New Alberta business survey finds separation debate trumps US tariffs, inflation as top issue fuelling uncertainty And 44% say discussion over separation is now affecting their companies, double the figure from last summer. calgaryherald.com/opinion/co… #ableg #yyc #yeg #abpoli
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Varcoe: New Alberta business survey finds separation debate trumps US tariffs, inflation as top issue fuelling uncertainty calgaryherald.com/opinion/co… #ableg #abpoli #yyc #yeg
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My long and personal take on separatism in two provinces, along with Allison Hanes of the Montreal Gazette. calgaryherald.com/opinion/co… #ableg #abpoli #yeg #yyc #cdnpoly #canpoli #albertareferendum
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Varcoe: As separation vote nears, ATCO's chief executive says its $14B merger this week shows 'what a unified Canada can still do' "This merge . . . signifies unity. And it's about making Canada strong,” says Nancy Southern. calgaryherald.com/opinion/co… #ableg #yyc #yeg
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Varcoe: As vote on separation approaches, Alberta business leaders tout 'what a unified Canada can still do' “We keep bringing a data knife to an emotional gunfight & I think we need to make sure we’re showcasing the other side of what's happening.” calgaryherald.com/opinion/co… #ableg
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ATCO's stunning rise from a dozen utility trailers to blockbuster $14B Emera deal – with a new ATCO set to emerge “This is definitely a watershed moment,” says Nancy Southern, ATCO’s chief executive. calgaryherald.com/business/a… #ableg #yyc #yeg
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