Looming historic clash over energy will again redraw federal political fortunes

Despite talk about collaboration, the country seems headed for another bruising national fight over energy in the months ahead.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has wagered much of his political fortunes on trying to shape Canada’s energy sector to deal with major challenges and chart what the Liberals see as a better future for the country, writes Les Whittington.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY LES WHITTINGTON

June 19, 2023

OTTAWA—Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government has sought to provide global leadership on climate action, but divisions over what to do about the oil-and-gas sector—the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions—continue to thwart Canada’s ability to harness nat...

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