Alberta net-zero by 2050: opinion column says $400 billion cost, but no cost model is shown

An opinion column in the Western Standard argues that Alberta's net-zero by 2050 target would cost the province $400 billion and damage the economy. The piece focuses on carbon pricing, oilsands emissions, and the policy choices facing Premier Danielle Smith. It does not include a detailed cost model or cite where the $400 billion figure comes from. Alberta is Canada's largest oil and gas producer, so provincial climate targets carry national weight. Supporters of the target argue the cost depends heavily on policy design, including carbon pricing with output-based rebates, grid interties, and storage. Critics say the target threatens royalties and jobs. The article is useful for tracking the political debate, but the headline number needs more scrutiny.