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Canada's Energy Policy Sparks Division Among Political Leaders

4/8/2026

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Canada's energy policy remains contentious, pitting former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's green transition against fossil fuel support.
Avi Lewis, new leader of the NDP, has distanced the party from traditional oil and gas support.
His stance causes friction within the party in Alberta, where leaders say it undermines their economy.
Prime Minister Mark Carney reverses parts of Trudeau's green policies to bolster oil and gas, drawing criticism.

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Canada's energy policy remains contentious, pitting former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's green transition against fossil fuel support.
Avi Lewis, new leader of the NDP, has distanced the party from traditional oil and gas support.
His stance causes friction within the party in Alberta, where leaders say it undermines their economy.
Prime Minister Mark Carney reverses parts of Trudeau's green policies to bolster oil and gas, drawing criticism.