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'GREATER BENEFIT' IF QUEBEC CHOOSES ALBERTA OIL OVER US PRODUCTS
Mark Carney is advocating for Quebecers to utilize oil from Alberta instead of importing it from the United States. a new pipeline would necessitate Quebec’s approval, the Montreal Gazette reports.
"Quebec consumes an average of 350,000 barrels of oil per day, with 70% sourced from the United States," said the Liberal leader at a press briefing in Victoria on Monday.
There is significant benefit for Canada to implement such measures, utilizing our domestic oil supplies and redirecting these resources towards various purposes, which include safeguarding our natural environment as well as supporting our social initiatives.
Regarding environmental assessments, which critics argue have prolonged processes and hindered past pipeline initiatives, Carney stated that just one evaluation would suffice if he becomes prime minister on April 28.
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SEPARATIST SHADOW REARSES ITS UGLY PROW IN THE WESTERN PARTصند صند
Secession has consistently served as a salve for a subset of Albertans. It represents a time-honored and familiar means of venting frustration towards Ottawa. Calgary Herald ‘s Don Braid writes.
The objective remains just as unattainable as always, yet it has become an actual element influencing a nationwide electoral race.
The most recent survey conducted by the non-profit organization Angus Reid Institute indicates that 30% of residents in Alberta would choose to secede from Canada if the Liberals secure victory on April 28. This figure represents a significant portion of the population. Upon seeing this data, some individuals respond with intense anger. They label them as western traitors.
Seventy percent is significantly higher, and it's the only figure that counts. Neither Alberta nor Saskatchewan has plans to pack up and leave anytime soon, or at all. Both provinces have consistently lacked substantial backing for secession.
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ELDERLY VISITORS AND NATIONAL PARK INITIATIVES TOP OF LEADERS' AGENDAS
At the beginning of the third week of the federal election campaign in British Columbia—a key region with 43 parliamentary seats at stake—the leaders of the Liberals and Conservatives both launched their efforts in this crucial province where many Canadian votes will be cast.
The Liberals promised steps toward environmental preservation and backing for senior citizens, whereas the Conservatives proposed swifter clearances for development initiatives.
During a press briefing in Victoria, Liberal leader Mark Carney detailed several new environmental initiatives and pledged to establish at least 10 additional national parks and marine conservation zones along with 15 new city parks.
The Conservative leader, Pierre Poilievre, visited Terrace, B.C., where he unveiled a strategy to expedite the approval process for significant resource developments.
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CANADA HAS RE-INTRODUCED DISCUSSIONS OF CHINA IN THE FEDERAL ELECTION CONVERSATIONS
China isn't finished interfering with our elections or ensuring the Liberals remain in office. On Monday, federal authorities reported that a campaign on WeChat, China’s social media platform, has been focusing on Mark Carney, as Brian Lilley points out.
Currently, it seems they are backing Carney by sharing and promoting the stories that have been published about him.
The task force mentioned that they observed campaigns intensify as evidenced by irregular posting and sharing behaviors in the days following the announcement of the election.
Although this isn't the first instance of China interfering with a political campaign in this manner, it is the initial occasion where authorities have addressed such interference publicly. As government officials, they were cautious to avoid commenting on the motivations behind China's actions or what outcomes these campaigns might be aiming for.
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Canada's elections security supervisor has charged the Chinese government with supporting Liberal leader Mark Carney. which it refers to as an "information campaign" occurring on Chinese-language social media platforms, according to Bryan Passifiume's writing.
During a press briefing on Monday morning, Laurie-Anne Kempton from the Privy Council Office stated that the initiative is being carried out by Youli-Youmian — the leading news website on the WeChat social networking platform.
"Intelligence reports connect the Youli-Youmian account with the Central Political and Legal Affairs Commission of the Chinese Communist Party from the People’s Republic of China," stated Kempton at the press briefing alongside other SITE task force members.
She mentioned that the operation focuses on narratives surrounding Carney that highlight his position regarding the United States, as well as scrutinizing his background and qualifications.
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LIBERALS, CONSERVATIVES, AND NDP ARE NOMINATING CANDIDATES FOR EVERY ELECTORAL DISTRICT
Bryan Passifiume notes that all three principal political parties will have complete candidate lists for this month’s federal election.
Representatives from the Conservative, New Democratic, and Liberal parties all verified this information for the Toronto Sun That they will have contestants vying for each of the 343 constituencies up for grabs in the April 28 election.
In his hometown constituency of Carleton, Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre will face at least 78 additional contenders due to an ongoing electoral protest initiated by the Longest Ballot Committee.
The committee representative, Tomas Szuchewycz, informed the group. Toronto Sun They had intended to field candidates in Nepean — the riding where Liberal Leader Mark Carney was running — however, they couldn't do so because of strict deadlines and bad weather conditions.
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CARNEY DOESN'T CARE ABOUT QUEBEC, CLAIMS BLOC LEADER
The leader of the Bloc Québécois, Yves-François Blanchet, has criticized Liberal Party head Mark Carney quite strongly, stating that Mr. Carney "has an aversion" towards Quebeckers and will fail to safeguard the province's cultural identity, linguistic heritage, or economic interests. This remark represents one of his most severe condemnations of the present Prime Minister yet.
Blanchet, whose advantage in Quebec has dwindled since Carney joined politics, intensified his criticism of the Liberals, calling for action against them. On April 28, Quebeckers will head back to supporting the Bloc in order to stop a majority government that would disregard their interests.
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CONSERVATIVES PLEDGE 'ONE TIME ONLY' APPROVAL PROCESS FOR RESOURCES PROJECTS
The Conservative leader, Pierre Poilievre, states that his administration claims would expedite crucial resource initiatives.
On Monday, during a campaign visit to Terrace, B.C., Poilievre pledged to rejuvenate Canada’s natural resources sector by simplifying project approvals, which have turned into a burdensome procedure during the previous ten years of Liberal governance.
He mentioned that Canada exports 98% of its energy and natural resources to the U.S. for significantly lower prices, leaving our nation vulnerable to Donald Trump’s discretion.
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POLICE CHIEF POILIEVRE IS FACING SOME RIVALRY IN THE CARLETON DISTRICT
It seems that Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre faces significant competition in his constituency of Carleton.
By Monday, just before the registration cutoff for the federal election, numerous new names appeared on the candidate list. Over the weekend, fifty-one additional contenders joined the race, presumably as part of an electoral protest movement.
The organization Longest Ballot Committee has taken credit for the significant increase in candidate enrollments.
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WHEN WILL THE LEADERS BE ON MONDAY?
As they enter their third week campaigning, the party leaders will hit the road again on Monday.
The Liberal leader, Mark Carney, will visit British Columbia. He plans to start his trip with a meeting with the premier, David Eby. Following this engagement, he will attend a rally in Richmond alongside local party candidates.
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre will conclude his western tour with a series of events on the West Coast prior to heading to Edmonton for a rally.
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh is in Toronto to make an announcement.
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