Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government is eyeing a number of steps to challenge the proposed federal greenhouse gas emissions cap.

Alberta intends to invoke legislation allowing it to defy a federally proposed cap on emissions from the energy industry in opposition to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

Alberta intends to invoke legislation allowing it to defy a federally proposed cap on emissions from the energy industry.

The government of Alberta will oppose the federal carbon cap by introducing an Alberta Sovereignty Within a United Canada Act motion. According to the provincial government's announcement today, the resolution requests approval from the legislative assembly to implement several prompt and efficient measures aimed at safeguarding Alberta if the emissions cap is ever enacted.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government is looking to challenge the proposed federal greenhouse gas emissions cap, including by passing legislation to give the province exclusive authority over emissions data and banning federal employees from designated oil and gas sites.