Notley argued that killing hundreds of thousands of jobs in the resource sector will stop progress on climate change. "Here in Alberta we ride horses, not unicorns, and I invite pipeline opponents to saddle up on something that is real." Notley argues the pipeline will get Alberta crude to Asian markets, and fetch world prices for a commodity that is undervalued in the United States. When asked about Notley's statements afterwards, Berman said it was absurd to suggest that building more pipelines can help fight climate change. The discourse has become so toxic that it is impossible to have a productive discussion about what to do about climate change, she added.

Source: CBC News October 13, 2018 23:09 UTC