Anger is Jason Kenney’s jet fuel.
Since his entry to AB politics he’s stoked anger at every issue except the real cause of his problem:
The collapse of oil prices, which is structural, not cyclical.
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Since his entry to AB politics he’s stoked anger at every issue except the real cause of his problem:
The collapse of oil prices, which is structural, not cyclical.
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AB’s entire business model has been upended.
Its production has increased 60% over the last decade, but prices are so low that the industry is losing $$ & major players/investors are pulling up stakes.
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Its production has increased 60% over the last decade, but prices are so low that the industry is losing $$ & major players/investors are pulling up stakes.
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Ergo the importance of a pipeline to tidewater, providing access to higher world prices, is so crucial.
It’s existential for AB’s economy, and very important to Canadian gdp & tax base.
There’s more risk here for Canada too. 3/
It’s existential for AB’s economy, and very important to Canadian gdp & tax base.
There’s more risk here for Canada too. 3/
Does AB’s premier acknowledge the root of his problem?
Does he tell the truth to his constituents & to Canadians?
Does he address the climate crisis as anything more than an enemy? 4/
Does he tell the truth to his constituents & to Canadians?
Does he address the climate crisis as anything more than an enemy? 4/
Albertans understand they are in very deep trouble.
5 yrs ago they controlled Ottawa & head offices were pouring in.
The Petroleum Club teemed with new members, as the Cdn financial centre of gravity appeared to shift west.
5 yrs ago they controlled Ottawa & head offices were pouring in.
The Petroleum Club teemed with new members, as the Cdn financial centre of gravity appeared to shift west.
That power, that swagger, has evaporated, probably permanently.
Canadians crossed the Rubicon on climate this election, as most voted for action on climate.
Enter Premier Angry Victimhood.
Canadians crossed the Rubicon on climate this election, as most voted for action on climate.
Enter Premier Angry Victimhood.
This talk of separatism is part trauma, part fear, & 100% political opportunism over leadership.
When your province faces calamity, leadership is telling the truth, acknowledging real challenges, not inventing enemies.
When your province faces calamity, leadership is telling the truth, acknowledging real challenges, not inventing enemies.
Conservatives—get your Premier Angry under control.
You will not see federal power again as long as he drives a wedge between AB & the rest of Canada on climate & other issues.
This is not the BQ or PQ stoking separatist sentiment, this is an historic Cdn national party.
You will not see federal power again as long as he drives a wedge between AB & the rest of Canada on climate & other issues.
This is not the BQ or PQ stoking separatist sentiment, this is an historic Cdn national party.
Canadians are overwhelmingly willing to help AB, but not on terms dictated by an angry premier with a vindictive hatred of the PM.
2/3 of Canadians voted for parties seeking action on climate.
Of all the climate plans, the Libs is most palatable for AB.
Time to adjust.
2/3 of Canadians voted for parties seeking action on climate.
Of all the climate plans, the Libs is most palatable for AB.
Time to adjust.
