On October 6, 2026, ATCO and Canadian Utilities announced what they are calling a "transformational agreement" to merge Canadian Utilities with Nova Scotia-based Emera Inc., creating a combined utility and energy infrastructure company with $72 billion in enterprise value. The transaction is expected to close sometime in Q3 or Q4 of 2027, pending regulatory approval from the Alberta Utilities Commission and other bodies. For Alberta energy customers, this announcement raises