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Originally Posted by getbak
So much of what the UCP does is built around standing up to and fighting against Ottawa, I would not be at all surprised if she would prefer the Liberals stay in power federally.
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While there are differing views on her approach, in no way does Smith support the Liberals remaining in power. She is advocating for the preservation of an industry that is highly significant to Alberta's economy and also to the national economy, now and for a long time in the future.
The oil and gas industry is expected to prosper under PP, whereas Carney's policy aims for net-zero emissions by 2050, which calls for the elimination of oil and gas as a fuel by that time. The emissions cap, he plans to maintain upon being elected, marks the start of this initiative.
As an older person, I experienced the NEP and saw the harm caused by Pierre Elliot Trudeau, which devastated many people in Alberta and seriously divided our country. With the obstacles his son imposed on the oil and gas industry over the last 9 years and the division it created, facing potentially worse consequences under Carney makes me concerned about how our country may respond in the future.
Carney claims to be unifying the country, when in fact his agenda will seriously divide the East and West. He is notably conflicted as a Prime Minister by saying his main effort to stimulate our economy will involve the furthering of green energy development and the building of houses. These are the same areas of responsibility he held as CEO of Brookfield Asset Management. I believe it's been said that he has held a significant share interest in this company. It’s a shame we will not get to see what’s in his Blind Trust until after the election.