 In 1927 , Greenfield was appointed Alberta 's Agent General in London , England . The appointment was controversial and was perceived as a patronage reward even by some UFA backbenchers . Liberals also accused the government of benefiting the Hudson 's Bay Company , which owned the London office that the government leased , more than Alberta . Even so , Greenfield 's performance in the position was well regarded : his personality was better @-@ suited for his duties there , which included the promotion of Alberta 's burgeoning oil and gas industry , attracting English immigration to Alberta , and acting as a guide for Albertans visiting London . It was in this last capacity that he welcomed Brownlee to London , where the two met together with British immigration and financial officials . 
