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Bloc's jab at Alberta culture
City News Montreal05.08.2025

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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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