Interesting....Wall goes to Washington to pitch Saskatchewan as energy source for U.S.
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REGINA — Trade and energy issues will top the agenda when Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall makes a jaunt to Washington this week.
The premier is trying to raise Saskatchewan's profile as an innovative and secure energy source at a time when the U.S. is considering its energy future. Wall says he hopes to build support for carbon capture projects and will tell energy policy-makers about enhanced oil recovery and clean coal.
The province is also considering hiring a lobby group with Democratic contacts to pitch Saskatchewan's case.
Wall's visit comes after U.S. President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced a new dialogue on climate change following their February meeting.
The focus will be on developing new technologies to stem emissions from the coal and oil industries.
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