The province is pulling out of the global energy show after two years of preparation, including its participation in the Canadian Pavilion and promotion of Alberta-based oil & gas companies.

"Since the beginning of the crisis in Ukraine, Alberta has stood united with the government of Canada in condemning violence and the violation of Ukraine’s sovereign territory. In the fact of ongoing aggression I have made the decision to withdraw all provincial support for the Congress being held in Moscow," said newly-appointed premier Dave Hancock.

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