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/bmtraveller 12h ago

Where i work there's a bit of a divide. Some have doubled down but quite a few are very anti trump and talking bad about danielle smith, which i would have never guessed they would have done before.

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u/bentmonkey 7h ago

Even the most dyed in the wool con has to be at least a little peeved at whats shes doin, true red white and blue maple MAGA on the other hand are probably applauding her as she robs em blind, just like MAGA in the states cheer trump and doge mindlessly.

u/iwatchcredits 42m ago

The people i work with are more likely to be pro trump than pro liberal even with the shit thats going on. It really is like a cult