Does Alberta’s energy regulatory regime operate under the “polluter pays” principle when it comes to who is responsible for abandoning and reclaiming old and inactive infrastructure?

Source: https://thegrizzlygazette.com/business/inactive-assets-trial-balloon-in-alberta-shot-down/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=inactive-assets-trial-balloon-in-alberta-shot-down

I can't help but wonder if the eminent economists preference for a society wide tax, rather than regulations on the polluting industry (the polluter pay principle) doesn't have something to do with neoliberal ideology.

Source: https://www.nationalobserver.com/2023/11/14/opinion/death-and-life-great-canadian-climate-policy

The United States is the world's second-largest climate polluter.

Source: https://www.postandcourier.com/news/how-to-talk-to-your-family-about-climate-change/article_f8c5a192-74ea-11ed-9dae-7ff4a7e0d599.html