Varcoe: ATCO head says separation talk 'impacting investments now,' as Canada aims to be energy superpower
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ATCO Ltd. chief executive Nancy Southern is feeling optimistic about the federal government's focus on building major projects across Canada — but concerned about the effect separation talk in Alberta is having on business investment.
During the Calgary-based company's annual meeting on Wednesday, Southern spoke about the Carney government's commitment to developing energy corridors and getting new infrastructure built.
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