‘Not clear why Canadians … would invest in another pipeline for a province threatening to separate and led by a Premier who seems intent on paving the way for this to happen.’ Letters to the editor for May 20
The article discusses concerns regarding Alberta's political landscape and the implications of proposed electoral map changes. It highlights skepticism about investing in new pipelines in a province with separatist sentiments and a leadership perceived as divisive. The piece also touches on broader issues of regional alienation and the need for mutual respect in Canadian governance.
- ▪There are concerns that Alberta's electoral map changes favor the ruling party and undermine non-partisan recommendations.
- ▪Skepticism exists about the viability of new pipeline investments in Alberta amid separatist sentiments.
- ▪Many Albertans feel that federal policies have not treated their region fairly, contributing to feelings of alienation.
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Open this photo in gallery:Prime Minister Mark Carney shakes hands with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith in Calgary on Friday.Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian PressShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountProvincial problemsRe “Mapping how Alberta’s electoral boundary changes could reshape the political landscape” (May 19): No premier or prime minister should be able to ditch an electoral map recommended by a non-partisan committee for a proposal more favourable to their own party.I believe this has the fingerprints of David Parker, founder of Take Back Alberta, all over it. He has called Elections Alberta “evil.” The group has said it holds the majority of seats on the UCP board.
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