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Unclear whether inquiry’s report into Alberta oil and gas foes will meet deadline

Jan 29, 2021 | 2:15 PM

CALGARY – A spokesman for Alberta’s inquiry into the funding of oil and gas industry critics is not confirming whether its report will be handed in by its Sunday deadline.

Alan Boras says there will be an update when there is information to share and that commissioner Steve Allan’s work is ongoing.

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney and his United Conservative government contend foreign interest have long been bankrolling campaigns against fossil fuel development in the province.

Allan, a forensic accountant, was tapped to lead the $2.5-million public inquiry in 2019.

Allan’s report was initially due last July but was given two extensions and a $1-million budget increase.

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This report by The Canadian Press was first published Jan. 29, 2021.

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