Jagmeet Singh pledged opportunities for energy workers in a diversified economy during a visit to Calgary on Saturday. The federal NDP leader made the comments as he kicked off a short tour of Alberta at a pancake brunch in the East Village before meeting with the Calgary and District Labour Council. "Lots of folks I know in Alberta are worried about diversifying the economy, making sure we've got good jobs for today and tomorrow," Singh said. Federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh snaps a selfie with fans at a pancake breakfast in Calgary's East Village on Saturday, July 17, 2021. But Singh said he believes his party's support of workers leaves him well-poised to gain voters in the province.

Source: CBC News July 18, 2021 01:08 UTC