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Quebec Drives A Wedge Into National Energy Plan

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First Posted: 07/22/11 12:01 PM ET Updated: 09/21/11 06:12 AM ET

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The Globe and Mail:

Just days after energy ministers met in Alberta to lay the foundations for a national energy strategy, an accord is already running into roadblocks.

Quebec is pledging its opposition to a national plan, while Ontario and Alberta openly bicker about endorsing the oil sands as a sustainable supplier of energy.

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mr politenessman
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12:09 AM on 07/23/2011
I am tired of Quebec being the odd man out..Jeeez...... This oil is a blessing for all of Canada and should be allowed to move freely for all our benefits.It's funny how there willing to take the largest of the transfer payment pie which includes Oilsands money,but will not support something that will make Canada financally healthier and self sufficient....Theres also a large amount of Quebecers working in Alberta making a life off of Oil revenue,they are hard working,and they get the picture!...... God I which we were more like Norway,All for one and one for all, for the betterment of everybody....too bad this petty interprovincial bs has to happen.....
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