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| Wanna work? Clean up your tarsands mess |
| 17 Apr 20 16:27:33 |
Way to go, Trudeau! That Jason Kenney has been wailing about his province being out of work since the oil prices around the globe fell. Then he threatened Alberta would separate if he didn't get more funding beyond the $4.5 billion Canadians paid for his damnable Trans Mountain Pipeline. Well, today Canadians are once again on the hook for a mess that the oil industry made in that province - by paying for a major cleanup of the toxic ponds and rubble left behind as companies packed up and left. $1.7 Billion is Trudeau's covid-era bailout to Alberta. Not for another damnable pipeline, but to put Albertan's to work cleaning up their environmental mess we know as the tar sands. That cleanup money should have been up-front money from the oil companies that came from the U.S. and overseas to tear up the land for profit. But no, the Conservative parties of Alberta never want to think past their fat days and profit lines. If they had been responsible governments, they would have had money in reserves now, after deserting oil companies left behind a major devastation of Canadian lands. Once again, it's Canadian taxpayers that are on the hook for the profiteering companies let in by the greedy Conservative parties of Alberta. Kenney, you've got our money once again - now pull on those mud boots and pick up a shovel and dig your way out of your unemployment. Some of us have had enough of you and your whiners in Alberta. Dig or bloody leave, like you've been 'threatening'. I' m one Canadian that would love to see borders all around your province - passports required. _____________________________ Global News Posted April 17, 202 Trudeau announces $1.7B to clean up orphan wells in B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said his government is investing $1.7 billion to clean up orphan wells in British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan to keep people working during the COVID-19 pandemic. Trudeau made the announcement Friday morning and said the goal is to create immediate jobs in these provinces, while helping companies avoid bankruptcy. “These wells, which are no longer in use, can be detrimental, not only to our environment but to people’s health,” Trudeau said. “Cleaning them up will bring people back to work and help many land owners who have had their wells on their property for years but haven’t been able to get them taken care of and the land restored.” The prime minister said this investment will help maintain 5,200 jobs in Alberta alone. “Right now, workers and families are struggling because of things beyond their control. Both the devastating effects of the pandemic and the price war driven by foreign interests are a challenge.” In a statement Friday, Premier Jason Kenney welcomed the funding, saying it is an important first step to support those who work in Alberta’s energy sector. “How we come through this economic crisis will depend in large part on the survival and the successful recovery of our country’s largest industry – the energy sector – on which some 800,000 Canadian jobs depend,” he said. “This funding will immediately save or create thousands of jobs, keeping energy service companies going during these devastating times. It will also help us bring sites back to their original condition, leaving a cleaner environment for future generations.” Kenney added, though, that more support is needed to deal with the crisis in Canada’s energy sector. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ب_ “Our energy sector is facing its biggest challenge ever, and we need to be sure that industry can access the capital it needs to survive and thrive in future years. When the auto sector and the banks were threatened during the global financial crisis a decade ago, the economic strength of Alberta, powered by the energy industry, ensured that Canada was able to provide the urgent support they needed,” he said. “We will continue to work with the federal government to ensure that the energy sector now gets the support it needs as it faces its own threats from both the COVID-19 pandemic and the Saudi-Russia price war. [---] In a statement, the Business Council of Alberta said the funding announcement is welcome news for energy companies, working Albertans and the environment. “This is a win-win, that will keep thousands of Albertans working in some of our hardest hit industries, while also improving the environment. However, additional support is still needed, specifically liquidity, for some of Canada’s most significant energy companies.” The Canadian Association of Oilwell Drilling Contractors was also pleased with the announcement, saying the investment will put companies back to work for an extended period of time. “This announcement is great news for service rig companies, and means many of our members can count on steady work this year,” said CAODC president & CEO Mark A. Scholz. The CAODC said it also looks forward to working with the federal government to develop additional measures of support for Canada’s oil and gas service industry. “We appreciate the federal government being receptive to our concerns during this crisis,” Scholz said. “We anticipate additional announcements of liquidity support for our members. Our sector can play a significant role in reopening the Canadian economy and producing jobs and opportunity.” The Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers echoed the positive sentiments. “Reducing environmental liabilities is a priority for the oil and natural gas industry and this initiative will allow important work to accelerate, while supporting thousands of jobs,” CAPP president and CEO Tim McMillan said in a statement. Alberta NDP environment critic Marlin Schmidt said the funding will help put thousands of Albertans back to work, while supporting responsible resource development. “The UCP government must use this money in a way that ensures polluters still pay for the cleanup of their sites. They must also set clear targets and timelines for well cleanup now and into the future. I also hope the UCP will ensure landowners and municipalities are compensated for wells on their land,” Schmidt said in a statement. The Opposition also used the announcement as an opportunity to press the Kenney government to do more for local businesses in other sectors. [continued in next message] --- SoupGate-Win32 v1.05 * Origin: you cannot sedate... all the things you hate (1:229/2) |
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