Precipitous drop in oil prices, Alberta’s economy spell trouble for the status quo

The Conservative forecasts were workable as long as the price of a barrel of oil remained robust. But the further it falls; the more trouble will befall all politicians who promise more than they can deliver.

OTTAWA—Justin Trudeau has been heaped with scorn for delaying the launch the Liberal party election platform.  

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