"We need to take actions that are focused on the government of British Columbia," said the source, who requested anonymity given the sensitivity of the situation. "Some pipeline supporters have urged Trudeau to declare a national emergency to push through the pipeline, but the source said that idea is "preposterous. "Also off the table for now are calls from some opposition members to reduce the payments Ottawa sends to British Columbia to help fund vital social programs. "I think it's time for him and his cabinet to start asking the question of how many seats in British Columbia are they willing to sacrifice for this pipeline?" "I don't think it's a win for him in British Columbia or Alberta under any circumstances ... the problem is that is this open warfare on principle," said pollster Nik Nanos of Nanos Research.

Source: Egypt Today April 12, 2018 01:18 UTC