N.B. premier’s involvement in pro-pipeline rally questioned
By Morganne Campbell Digital Broadcast Journalist
The premier’s attendance is raising questions closer to home in New Brunswick’s capital. Continue reading
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Rally against Bill C-69 in Saskatchewan draws Conservative leaders
The premiers of Saskatchewan and New Brunswick joined Conservative leader Andrew Scheer on a panel of speakers at the event held to draw attention to legislation that would overhaul how major energy projects are reviewed. Continue reading
Atlantic premiers want free movement of doctors, nurses among provinces
Premier Wade MacLauchlan says the premiers’ discussions will focus on four areas of interest including: energy, regulatory alignment, internal trade and health care. Continue reading
Maxime Bernier tells Halifax he wants to ‘make Canada great again’
Cost-saving measures include cuts to the CBC, Canada Post and foreign aid to Africa, Bernier says. Continue reading
Bernier looks to strike some popular chords during first East Coast stops
Maxime Bernier pitched his support for a revived Energy East pipeline, reducing equalization and removing barriers to interprovincial trade. Continue reading
New Brunswick Liberal MP calls out Andrew Scheer over foreign oil comments
By Andrew Cromwell Digital Broadcast Journalist
Andrew Scheer suggested Canada should block Saudi Arabia oil imports as punishment following the murder of a Saudi journalist Continue reading
Western Canadian grassroots group plans ‘Convoy to Ottawa’ to push pipelines
Rally 4 Resources, a grassroots movement based in Red Deer that promotes resource-based industries, is planning a Convoy to Ottawa beginning on Feb. 15. Continue reading
Some politicians trying to ‘exploit’ Western alienation over Trans Mountain: Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau won’t say whether he thinks Western alienation is growing because of the ongoing dispute over Trans Mountain. Continue reading
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Alberta senator invites Quebec premier to visit oil and gas industry
Alberta Sen. Doug Black has invited Quebec premier Francois Legault to visit the western Canadian province’s oil and gas industry, and the people that work in it. Continue reading
Rail cars for oil transport ‘not going to solve the problem’ for Alberta: Scheer
In a ‘West Block’ interview, Conservative leader Andrew Scheer said that while he understands why Alberta feels it has no other options, rail cars won’t help. Continue reading