The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast 465. Alberta: The Promised Land for Canada’s Future | Premier Danielle Smith
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Jul 18, 2024 Danielle Smith, the Premier of Alberta and leader of the United Conservative Party, shares her insights on balancing free enterprise and individual freedom. She discusses the implications of Bill C-59 on Canada’s energy landscape and critiques the federal government’s environmental policies. Smith emphasizes the importance of affordable energy for poverty alleviation and the need for practical governance. The conversation also touches on the challenges of international energy trade and the evolving political landscape in Alberta, highlighting hopes for a prosperous future.
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Global Energy Significance of Alberta
- Jordan Peterson introduces Danielle Smith, Premier of Alberta, highlighting Alberta's energy-rich status.
- He emphasizes the global significance of Alberta's energy policies, referencing Germany and Japan seeking Canadian LNG.
Bill C-59 Stifles Energy Sector
- Bill C-59, inserted into the Budget Implementation Act, restricts the energy sector's ability to discuss its positive environmental efforts.
- The legislation is seen as a tactic to stifle the energy sector and hinder its growth, favoring extreme environmental narratives.
Alberta's Challenge to Bill C-59
- The Alberta government will challenge Bill C-59 constitutionally and support the energy industry's advocacy.
- They aim to provide accurate information about the environmental record and shield the industry from frivolous lawsuits.
