Alberta's Premier is taking some heat on the last leg of her tour promoting the province's energy sector.

Thursday, Alison Redford criticized New Democrat M.P.'s who went to Washington, D.C. and openly opposed the Keystone XL pipeline.

Prior to her meeting with the Prime Minister, Redford told reporters that it's not appropriate for Canadian politicians to advise American decision makers and serve as political activists.

Redford's words raised the ire of the opposition.

Alberta's only NDP Member of Parliament, Linda Duncan, says she was appalled to hear Redford's statement.

Redford met with Stephen Harper Thursday afternoon. Along with a Canadian energy strategy, she discussed immigration policies and pushed for per capita health funding.

Redford says the discussion went well but no promises were made.