I don't think that Separation is truly on the table. I think that the Bloc showed the model that Alberta should maybe follow which is the concept of Nationalism. Quebec has clearly defined that while they are in Canada, they are a unique nation within that country and its Quebec first and Canada second.
I think that now the clock is absolutely ticking on TMX and seeing pipes going into the ground on the BC side of the border. It doesn't help that Trudeau's star candidate came out before the election and confirmed that C-69 was designed to kill future pipelines.
Look just because this government is a minority government the Cons would need both the Bloc and the NDP to topple this government. Its not going to happen, we're looking at a long term Liberal Government that is probably going to have to give in to the NDP and spend a lot more money then their current uncosted platform.
I figure that we're going to see a real angry backlash from the West when the Feds impose their carbon tax on the province.
Even though the NDP had a poor performance they're going to get rewarded for it.
Its no surprise that the Liberal's were swept out in Alberta, Boissenault was the face of corruption with his smirking shut down with the Ethics committee. Sohi showed no progress on the file and supported Bills C-69 and C-48. Hehr was horrific as an MP and exposed as having little character and little energy and standing up for Alberta interests. Goodale it was time to go.
Its too bad that Raitt is out, she was a moderate balance in the Conservative Party.
A minority government needs a head that has heavy work ethic and the desire to heal Rifts both party wise and country wise. We'll see if Trudeau grows up.
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