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Originally Posted by Bunk
^ Yes, and here's the thing, we have total unanimity within our province that the transportation of our product is crucial. We don't necessarily have agreement of exactly the political tactics how to get there, but we also have limited ability provincially to force the issue. If there was ever a federal matter, this is it.
My worry a bit is if Kenney goes in and completely antagonizes Trudeau. It seems apparent in the upcoming federal election that there is absolutely zero political upside in getting pipelines built, and only downside in places like BC, Quebec and Ontario where elections are decided, they'll just say screw it - we don't need Alberta. Come October, not even a Albertan in caucus anymore to bother with. Win the election, write off Trans Mountain and be done with it.
It'll feel damn good for a moment to give the F-U to Ottawa, but we could be royally screwed. That's a perfectly plausible scenario.
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Except that in both Ontario and BC, there is more support for pipelines than there is against them. Period..In fact in every province except one they are supported. I will let you guess which one and who is getting pandered too yet again.
the entire problem though is that foreign funded and well organized campaigns have been winning the PR battle on this stuff for years and the truth about support, actual emissions, reality of switching to renewables, etc...is unknown by the majority of Canadians. Its what eco-nuts have done for decades and in this instance, it was an easy sell for Tides and their lot.
This has to be ended...full stop. Kenney is the one leader that has specifically addressed this stuff and what he will do to combat it, and the time for talking and playing nice with everyone is over. It doesnt work...we are miles further behind than when both the Libs and NDP won elections 4 years ago.
I want a federal referendum, not just because of the equalization but because it will bring nation wide attention to what the hell is actually happening here. People just dont know elsewhere.
There is an entire chapter of climate change and what has to happen to address the reality of it that is being completely ignored and shut down. That has to end. Apparently since no one else will do it, then it has to start right here and right now.