The doubling-down on oil and using big-government to curb free-market renewables is a conscious choice from the UCP legislature and cabinet. Alberta has no one in Canada to blame but themselves for that.
Petroleum producers and refiners pocketed after-tax profit of $192 billion over the last four years alone. That is four times more than in the entire 2010s.
Under the Trudeau Government, oil production reached the highest level in Canadian history
For the fourth consecutive year, production of crude oil and equivalent products reached a record high, up 4.3% from 2023
In fact, Justin Trudeau opened a brand new pipeline:
The Trans Mountain pipeline expansion began operation in May 2024, providing Alberta crude oil with increased access to Pacific Ocean terminals and markets abroad.
Crude oil producers were optimistic about the new infrastructure: from May to December, total crude oil movements from Alberta to British Columbia more than tripled (+367.4%)
Are some Albertans not aware of this? !!!!
Alberta: 119 years of making bad decisions, going on 120!
It doesn't matter though, right? Self-effacement isn't an emotion a crowd can do. Nenshi's actually been falling behind in the polls because the strategy has been a winner, and captured a lot of media attention.
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