Private company

Canadian Energy Centre

Logo: Canadian Energy Centre and Progress Software Corporation, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons3

Alberta provincial corporation to counter criticism of the fossil fuel industry

The Canadian Energy Centre Limited (CEC), also commonly called the "Energy War Room", was an Alberta provincial corporation mandated to promote Alberta's energy industry and rebut "domestic and foreign-funded campaigns against Canada's oil and gas industry". The creation of an organization to promote Alberta's oil and gas industries was a campaign promise by United Conservative Party leader Jason Kenney during the 2019 Alberta general election.2 It was founded by Government of Alberta.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

The Canadian Energy Centre Limited (CEC), also commonly called the "Energy War Room", was an Alberta provincial corporation mandated to promote Alberta's energy industry and rebut "domestic and foreign-funded campaigns against Canada's oil and gas industry". The creation of an organization to promote Alberta's oil and gas industries was a campaign promise by United Conservative Party leader Jason Kenney during the 2019 Alberta general election.2

The story

Founded by Government of Alberta.1

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