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Originally Posted by Table 5
Me, I'd like to see a government that sets the tone for the next generation. One that looks to support and energize the O/G economy, but one that also understands that there's a strong societal push around the world to move away from oil-based resources, and that we may not be able to solely rely on oil/gas a few decades from now. Id like to see a government at least consider what happens if things never truly recover or if there's a malaise for a decade. I'd also like to see a government have a budget that doesn't require high oil revenues to fund basic services.
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Agreed. I think Alberta needs to become an energy leader, not necessarily an oil and gas leader. Now is the time to start thinking about the long-term future and making the necessary changes to start accommodating that investment.