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The Alberta government has hired an oil-and-gas journalist to figure out how the province’s war room will work.

Energy Minister Sonya Savage announced in a press release Thursday that her government has hired retired Financial Post reporter Claudia Cattaneo to “develop a strategic plan that will lay the foundation for restoring Alberta’s reputation in the fight for our oil and gas sector.”

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That strategy will be presented to government in the fall.

“Reporting the truth about the energy industry was at the centre of Claudia’s distinguished career,” Savage said.

“She is uniquely qualified to help us take action. I look forward to receiving her insights and benefiting from her years of experience.”

The premier’s office has not made public Cattaneo’s contract, nor her compensation.

Deputy communications director Christine Myatt said in an email Cattaneo is under a sole-source contract, which are disclosed each quarter.