Poilievre backs Alberta’s concerns over federal ‘just transition’ legislation

Poilievre backs Alberta’s concerns over federal ‘just transition’ legislationCALGARY — Federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says he backs Alberta Premier Danielle Smith over her concerns about what she's called Ottawa's anti-oil-and-gas agenda. Poilievre told reporters Wednesday in Calgary that he discussed health care, public safety and defending Canada's oil sector when he met recently with his Alberta Conservative counterpart in Ottawa. Smith has voiced her opposition over pending federal legislation, dubbed "just transition," which is billed as helping Canadian workers adapt to the global move toward renewable energy. Smith has accused the federal Liberal government of imposing discriminatory policies and legislation on non-renewable resource development that she says is frustrating Alberta's energy sector. However, Smith has not committed to using the province's act to rebut the federal “just transition” legislation.