Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is calling for an immediate federal election following the swearing-in of Prime Minister Mark Carney.
“Now that Prime Minister Mark Carney has been officially sworn in, his first item of business should be to call a general election,” demanded Smith in a statement.
Smith raised concerns about Carney’s cabinet, saying it includes “most of same ministers responsible for the most damaging government policies levelled by Ottawa against Alberta in our over 100-year history.”
She warned an increase in the industrial carbon tax could hurt Alberta’s economy as much as the consumer carbon tax has.
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Smith also pointed out Carney has yet to condemn harmful policies such as:
The Sustainable Jobs Act, which aims to transition energy workers to a net zero economy as they work to shut down the energy sector.
The proposed emissions cap which continues to threaten our energy sector.
Bill C-69 which still hampers critical infrastructure projects.
Failed bail policies which continue to put our communities at risk, undermining the safety and security that Albertans deserve.
Gun bans that target law-abiding hunters and sport shooters.
Open border policies which are allowing over two million people per year to enter Canada.
The plastics ban which puts billions of dollars of investment and thousands of jobs at risk.
Bill C-59 which bans businesses from communicating about their environmental goals.
Smith vowed to fight federal policies she believes unfairly target Alberta.
“Our province has always been a leader in innovation, economic growth, and responsible resource development,” she said.
“We will continue to stand up for our industries, push back against policies that unfairly target Alberta, and fight for a fair deal within Confederation.”
She called on Carney to “put Canada first and call an election immediately.” This would ensure a government with a mandate to take on Trump for the next four years.
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