Thread by @RachelNotley

Historically, Alberta has been a leading voice - both nationally and internationally - on matters of energy policy and diplomacy.

That makes sense, as the working people of this province, and our broader economy, depend on the success of our energy industry. #ableg

We’ve seen a decade of intense pipeline politics, but Line 5 is something new. It's the first threat of shutting down an operating pipeline.

This is an existential threat to our province. #ableg

And so Albertans are asking why the current Premier is nowhere to be seen at this critical moment.

The Premier has a critical role, but he is missing. #ableg

Albertans remember that Jason Kenney ran for election touting a so-called “fight-back strategy.” But so far, that approach has only brought us the late, over-budget and scandal-tainted Steve Allan inquiry, the ridiculous energy war room, and the hunt for Bigfoot. #ableg

Two years into the Premier’s mandate, his strategy has left us with fewer jobs and an economy that will be among the slowest to come out of the pandemic.

We may actually end up with fewer pipelines when it’s all said and done. #ableg

The bottom line is if you’re always the one yelling and pointing fingers people just stop listening and they stop inviting you to the table.

And when the Premier of Alberta is not at the table, working Albertans pay the price. #ableg

The potential shutdown of Enbridge’s Line 5 will have a major impact on the Canadian economy and the reverberations of such a move will be felt back here in Alberta.

We need a comprehensive and strategic diplomatic approach. #ableg

We took this kind of approach with TMX and we brought Canadian premiers together and completed the Canadian Energy Strategy.

Throughout Alberta’s history we have led the energy conversation nationally and internationally. That is one of the historical roles of Alberta’s Premier.

Albertans who earn their livelihood - directly or indirectly - from the energy industry deserve nothing less.

Jason Kenney needs to show up on this issue. #ableg