Hi Premier Notley, It's me again, checking in. From what I can see, things haven't been going well for Alberta and are about to get worse. I am writing to remind you of the promise I made to every taxpayer in Canada to call out mediocrity, incompetence and risk in government economic and fiscal policy whenever I saw it.

It seems you haven't had enough trouble with collapse of the price of oil and the Canadian dollar. It seems you aren't worried about the tens of thousands of Albertans who have lost their jobs. I know, I know, this wasn't your fault ... you don't control the price of oil. But why do you insist on making things worse? Your new carbon tax beginning on Jan. 1 is a horrendous mistake. You will officially be guiding Alberta into an economic blizzard with the implementation of the carbon tax. A disaster Alberta won't be able to dig itself out of and that, Premier Notley, is your fault.

Your NDP government has spent a lot of money trying to convince people this new carbon tax is good thing but I am here to tell them the cold hard truth.

The fact is Canada must compete with the United States in oil and gas and they have no carbon tax, not to mention a much lower corporate tax rate.

I have explained to you before that energy is the No.1 export in Canada by miles; nothing even comes close. Energy, energy service, and transportation represent 40% of our economy. It's a big deal! Like it or not Premier Notley no matter how you try and put it down, the oil and gas business will continue to be the major driving force behind Alberta's standard of living.

The United States, our biggest competitor, has said it will disavow the Paris Accord on carbon taxation. There will be no carbon taxation in Detroit or in any of shale states. After having seen the numbers in Ontario, I don't understand how you can gamble with Alberta's future so carelessly. Why are you ramming through new taxes when our largest competitor is planning to supercharge their energy sector and kick your butt right down the pipeline?

Premier Notley, if you were serious about protecting Alberta's economy you would immediately repeal any agreement with Justin Trudeau and his federal mandate on carbon taxation. You would push for pipelines to be built both east and west to get our product to shore and you would commit to making Alberta's economy competitive for global capital. You definitely wouldn't support Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's carbon-pricing plan which will make Canada the most uncompetitive jurisdiction in North America.

It was only a few years ago that Alberta was the envy of North America. We must make Alberta the most attractive domain on earth to invest the incremental energy dollar for any investor anywhere.

Premier, I received an honours bachelor's degree in environmental studies from the University of Waterloo in 1977. My studies helped me develop an integrated view of the way our society functions: the way we use energy, the way we treat our environment, the ways we can effect social change, the impact on us of new technologies, and the values and ethics which govern our choices.

One of my professors at the time, Sally Lerner, a brilliant woman who was 40 years ahead of her time told me the definition of a good leader is someone who manages an economy to service the people and is also a steward for the environment for our future generations. This is where you and I differ Premier Notley. I care deeply for the environment and understand its role in bolstering our economy.

Beyond repealing your illconceived carbon tax, your only action should be to apologize to the people of Alberta and step down. Harsh words? Yes, but at this point, as we watch the Canadian economy grind to a halt and hundreds of thousands of people lose their jobs, it's time to speak the truth.

-- Kevin O'Leary is a Canadian businessman, financial commentator, and television and radio personality who recently launched a committee to explore a bid for the leadership of the Conservative Party of Canada