War room budget reduced to reflect needs during COVID-19 pandemic

EDMONTON, AB – The budget of the controversial Canadian Energy Centre, or war room, has been reduced by 90 per cent in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The overwhelming majority of the CEC’s budget was intended for paid advertising campaigns that cannot proceed during the COVD-19 pandemic. As a result, the CEC has reduced its current spending to subsistence operations at this time” reads a release from the province.

Spending will be limited to functions such as continuing and preparing research, office infrastructure and administrative support. If applied on an annual basis, this reflects a 90 per cent reduction in the CEC’s operating budget from $30 million to $2.84 million.

The CEC plans to maintain a reduced budget for a period of three months or until regular operations can recommence