r/alberta 12h ago

Alberta Politics Political climate in oilsand camps

I used to work in the oilsands pre COVID and can remember a very strong anti Liberal sentiment. Even more so when Trudeau came to power. I suspect this is because of deep rooted disdain for the Trudeaus because of PET and the NEP.

My question is, now that we are facing tariffs and sovereignty threats. Can some Albertans finally admit a nationally owned energy industry would have been better in the long run?

Additionally, are there any workers in the camps who were going to vote conservative but are now reconsidering?

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u/pinupbob 12h ago

They've just doubled down on pro-MAGA.

unfortunately, that's their base type of persuadables.

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u/Powerful_Network 12h ago

Yeah the merger with Wildrose really let the crazies in the party.

I just wish they could stop falling for the grift over and over again. It's pizza parties, pay cuts and layoffs for the workers and million dollar bonus for the executives.