The CEO of Energy NL says Prime Minister Mark Carney sent “positive signals” to the energy sector during his election campaign, and Charlene Johnson is hoping those commitments come to fruition.

She says the Liberals talk about the development of “conventional oil” lower-carbon products, building pipelines and a one-window approval process are all very “positive signs” says Johnson.

The big issue the local oil industry still wants addressed is a commitment to remove the emissions cap.

They’ve been told that there will be an opportunity for further discussion on the emissions cap. “I really think there’s a positive solution there, where we can continue to focus on lowering emissions, but at the same time ensuring that we do not cap production.”