The Globe and Mail | Canadian Natural blames Alberta NDP's tax hike for steep loss The Globe and Mail The two-percentage-point increase in the corporate rate, one of Premier Rachel Notley's first moves after her government was sworn in, is aimed at helping to fill a yawning budget gap due to the collapse in oil prices and the resulting industry slowdown. Canadian Natural Resources Ltd swings to $405-million net loss on Alberta tax ... Canadian Natural Resources blames NDP for financial loss |