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Bloc's jab at Alberta culture

City News Montreal05.08.2025
Bloc's jab at Alberta culture
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TL;DR
Bloc Quebecois leader criticized Alberta's oil culture, linking it to climate change and opposing Quebec's values. This drew backlash from Alberta Premier who defended the province's energy sector as essential for the economy and job creation. The clash highlights the ongoing tensions between Quebec's environmental stance and Alberta's energy-focused economy. No resolution was mentioned in the exchange, underscoring deep-seated political and cultural divides over environmental and economic priorities in Canada.

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