David Yager
David Yager is a former energy executive who currently serves as a special adviser to Alberta Premier Danielle Smith. He played a key role in leading a government initiative aimed at addressing the cleanup of aging oil and gas wells in Alberta, facilitating discussions with industry representatives, government agencies, and stakeholders over a five-month period.
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David Yager is a long-time oil and gas executive and policy analyst at the center of a conflict-of-interest complaint.
Alberta landowner asks for probe into Premier’s top energy aide over potential conflict-of-interest breaches
Canada· 2025-07-22
David Yager authored a report containing recommendations for dealing with inactive oil and gas wells in Alberta.
Alberta oil well report updated after concerns over taxpayer backstop recommendationCanada· 2025-04-04
David Yager, a former energy executive who serves as special adviser to Ms. Smith, led the mature asset process through five months of meetings.
Alberta wants to accelerate cleanup of oil and gas wells with taxpayers as backstop, document showsCanada· 2025-03-17
