From the article:
[The Vampire] declined comment on his work Thursday, aside from saying it doesn't require him to knock on doors in the federal government.
Hmm. Maybe he's shovelling something. Also from the article:
The Globe and Mail has learned the Saskatchewan-born politico – who counts Premier Brad Wall as a friend – is helping BHP talk to the provincial government in Regina. He's also offering BHP communications advice.
Yeah. That will help.