RE:royalty increases are very unlikely in 2015 quebecnord wrote: We can't see Notley raising royalty rates in 2015. With the energy sector suffering from low oil prices and capital expenditures being cut, raising royalty rates would be "kicking em while they are down". If the NDP wants to be seen as a national party they will have to work more closely with business as opposed to their Marxist past. We don't think Alberta voters have "turned communist" - they have just shown their frustration with the entitled PC regime that was in place. With Saskatchewan playing up the fear of investing in Alberta, to attract capital, this will also contribute to Notley's hesitancy on the royalty raise.
They also said the NDP would never win in Alberta...