Inquiry into funding of Alberta oil and gas critics granted fourth extension Poll Yes By The Canadian Press on May 19, 2021. Alberta Premier Jason Kenney arrives at the 2021 budget in Edmonto on Thursday Feb. 25, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson EDMONTON – Alberta’s inquiry into the funding of oil and gas industry critics is getting another deadline extension. Premier Jason Kenney, saying inquiry head Steve Allan needs more time to complete his report. announced the delay on Facebook on Tuesday night. Kenney did not specify how much more time Allan was given, but Energy Minister Sonya Savage says cabinet approved the extension until July 30.