The trending conversation is fueled by a new memorandum of understanding between Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau regarding a West Coast pipeline, a move sparking intense debate. Critics are questioning the consultation of First Nations and the potential impact on clean energy initiatives, while others see it as a step towards solidifying the province's energy superpower status. The deal has even led to speculation about cabinet resignations, highlighting the deep divisions and significant stakes involved for both environmental policy and provincial autonomy.
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Well, she whipped them up for support, now she has no control over those that want independence. Hopefully, it leads to the collapse of the UCP and the independence movement moves back to the fringes of Alberta politics, but there is no putting the genie back in the bottle.
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Steven Guilbeault has resigned from cabinet over the Carney government's MOU with Alberta that sets a path for an oil pipeline to B.C.'s coast. The CBC Power and Politics week-ending panel discusses the politics around the deal and possible risks to Liberal seats:
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Is Carney's pipeline deal with Alberta worth the political risk? | Power & Politics
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First Nations chiefs from across Canada pass emergency resolution rejecting any proposed exemptions to the federal ban on oil tankers off the northern coast of B.C. after Ottawa-Alberta energy MOU
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AFN chiefs pass resolution rejecting changes to oil tanker ban
Assembly also calls for withdrawal of Alberta-Ottawa energy deal that could see the prohibition modified