Preston Manning, founder of the federal Reform Party, is concerned that a pervasive level of alienation across Canada could leave Canada more divided after this election campaign.In the 1980s, many Western Canadians felt detached from the decision-making centre of the country.
Of all the complex and challenging issues facing a freshly re-elected Liberal government, this is the most vexing. How do you address the visceral sense in Saskatchewan and most acutely in Alberta that something has gone awry? That the political and economic arrangements inside Canada aren’t working any more?
The only chance I see for any kind of breakthrough is through a national summit on Canada’s energy and environmental future, because the two are inextricably linked. To pretend otherwise is foolish and naive.
Hoping for so much more. There is no discussion of the the future (10 years and out) of O&G. The most optimistic report I have seen indicates that oil demand increases over the next 3 yrs., plateaus for 7, then goes off a cliff. If this is true, why even start another pipeline?
The ''West'' is not cottage country nor a fuel pump, they're very distinct & varied provinces. BC has to query the rational for being in federalism. It has more in common now with West-coast states than governance 2000 miles away. Time for Cascadia to get beyond a notion. bcpoli
Balanced article. Well done.
Great read, thank you! I agree that everyone must agree that climate change is a thing but so is the importance of oil to Canada's economy, so let's figure out how we do both. People on both sides of the spectrum must budge on their positions.
and land lock themselves? it ain't going to happen. unless they want to allow the USA to control them.
There is nothing they cld do to swing votes and sentiment in AB.
Albertans do not control their oil & gas. These resources have been fought over by politicians & international oil companies like a pack of ravening hyenas for a very long time with Albertans in the middle.
Sorry ,all talk Alberta & Sask. Will take it into our own hands as we seek separation
Why? It’s been a higher priority of this government than the last one and Alberta and Saskatchewan voters rejected it outright.
Why? Apparently Canadians don’t need nor want made in Canada energy.
What a joke. Alberta needs to separate.
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