A proposed hydro dam twice the size of British Columbia’s Site C megaproject, looms large over the East Coast’s energy future. The project is called Gull Island, and it is a beast.
The Liberals have accused the Conservatives of dismissing the expertise of more than 200 economists who wrote a letter earlier this year describing the carbon price as the least expensive, most efficient way to lower emissions.
Why is a populist politician like Danielle Smith pursuing unpopular policies and positions? Because she understands where the real threat lies for a conservative premier. As former conservative premiers like Jason Kenney have learned the hard way, the call almost always comes from inside the house.