It's comical because Alberta, the heart of Canada's oil economy, has been historically at odds with the Liberals over resource management. Now, with US tariffs looming, the Liberals expect unity from Alberta, which they've tried to economically constrain. This irony highlights a sudden, self-serving shift in federal policy.
I guess Doug Ford is still carrying around his tool box with his pair of wire cutters to cut our power and leave us in the dark. He probably also has a big pipe wrench to shut off our water meter.
How much Alberta oil actually goes to eastern Canada? Some is shipped to QC for refining, but I think most of that is then shipped south to the US. Eastern Canada relies on middle eastern oil, as far as I know.
The Irving refinery in Saint John gets almost all of it's oil from offshore, including USA but other supplies could replace that. Some is railed from the west, including North Dakota (recall Lac Megantic)? Ontario and Quebec refineries currently get oil from Alberta and Saskatchewan through Enbridge Line 5 (capacity 540,000 bpd) to Sarnia then on to Line 9. Line 5 passes through Minnesota, Wisconsin then Michigan. Any disruption of oil to the US would leave those ontario and Quebec refineries dry. From Sarnia (if Line 5 is operating) oil goes through line 9 (300,000 bpd) to Toronto and Montreal, then some continues to the Levis refinery by tanker, even in winter. You can observe a tanker unloading at Levis on the Quebec City Port cam most days. Oil could come from Portland, Maine to Montreal but that line (approximately 240,000 bpd) is semi-suspended and operating at a rate just capable of keeping it functioning. I doubt the US would allow it to open to full stream at the moment unless in their interest to do so.
@@normanwells2755 Yeah, if we turn off the taps to the US, they're obviously not going to turn theirs to us up. Still, Canadian oil (though not an ideal scenario) can make its way to the east without going through the US. We do have the St Lawrence Seaway, which can be supplied via line 5 (as noted) plus railway. Besides that, if the US does hit us with those 25% tariffs, our economy will already be devastated which translates to a reduction in consumption. That reduction would be part of the equation. Obviously, there is no good scenario if trump follows through on his threats, but personally, I do not believe he will follow through anyway.
It does not seam your guest knows much. Ottawa is helping Trump with his show and bailing him out. Moreover, Canada couldn’t be happier to find an excuse to strengthen its borders now. Europe is already begging Canada for oil and gas to replace Russian gas. We underestimate Trudeau, but only him knows what exactly Trump wants
But why is the Canadian government suddenly responsible for controlling what enters the US, or any other country? Have you ever crossed the border? Have you ever had to speak to or even look at a Canada Customs agent before getting to US Customs? Think about it. Why isn't the US doing a better job of stopping the flow of illegal guns into Canada? Answer: Because it's not their responsibility. Same with whatever goes in the opposite direction.
Pierre Trudeau imposed an export tax on oil and gas to the US in 1974. Guess who paid? The exporting provinces had the prices received discounted by the amount of the tax. Later, that tax made up part of the NEP. That was one of the reasons Alberta and Saskatchewan detested the NEP (and the country that imposed it). When Smith speaks of unity crisis that is what she is referring to.
@@joycemclean9661 yeah. And I was thankful for the tip and tried to do better the next time. That's why I scored a 98th percentile on the English Placement Test and consistently scored in the genius category for IQ tests. Maybe you should take the tip gracefully and in the spirit it was meant.
It's comical because Alberta, the heart of Canada's oil economy, has been historically at odds with the Liberals over resource management. Now, with US tariffs looming, the Liberals expect unity from Alberta, which they've tried to economically constrain. This irony highlights a sudden, self-serving shift in federal policy.
Canada is not for sale, but Alberta is.
So same story. ‘Canada’s response’ is still that ‘nothing is off the table’. No news here.
I hate when they keep using this standard bland cliché safe statement. It's like textbook political pun.
I guess Doug Ford is still carrying around his tool box with his pair of wire cutters to cut our power and leave us in the dark. He probably also has a big pipe wrench to shut off our water meter.
To late meth is being made every day in Canada they don't need to bring it in from nowhere. Canada can supply its own meth
STAY TRUDEAU. CANADA 🍁 NEEDS YOU. PLEASE 🙏🏽. LETS GO LIBERAL
How much Alberta oil actually goes to eastern Canada? Some is shipped to QC for refining, but I think most of that is then shipped south to the US. Eastern Canada relies on middle eastern oil, as far as I know.
The Irving refinery in Saint John gets almost all of it's oil from offshore, including USA but other supplies could replace that. Some is railed from the west, including North Dakota (recall Lac Megantic)? Ontario and Quebec refineries currently get oil from Alberta and Saskatchewan through Enbridge Line 5 (capacity 540,000 bpd) to Sarnia then on to Line 9. Line 5 passes through Minnesota, Wisconsin then Michigan. Any disruption of oil to the US would leave those ontario and Quebec refineries dry. From Sarnia (if Line 5 is operating) oil goes through line 9 (300,000 bpd) to Toronto and Montreal, then some continues to the Levis refinery by tanker, even in winter. You can observe a tanker unloading at Levis on the Quebec City Port cam most days. Oil could come from Portland, Maine to Montreal but that line (approximately 240,000 bpd) is semi-suspended and operating at a rate just capable of keeping it functioning. I doubt the US would allow it to open to full stream at the moment unless in their interest to do so.
@@normanwells2755 Yeah, if we turn off the taps to the US, they're obviously not going to turn theirs to us up. Still, Canadian oil (though not an ideal scenario) can make its way to the east without going through the US. We do have the St Lawrence Seaway, which can be supplied via line 5 (as noted) plus railway. Besides that, if the US does hit us with those 25% tariffs, our economy will already be devastated which translates to a reduction in consumption. That reduction would be part of the equation. Obviously, there is no good scenario if trump follows through on his threats, but personally, I do not believe he will follow through anyway.
I hope they will add a 100% tariff on Tesla and remove the tariffs on Chinese cars in relaliation.
NDP Liberal policies will not allow them to compete with other Nations especially the USA
It does not seam your guest knows much. Ottawa is helping Trump with his show and bailing him out. Moreover, Canada couldn’t be happier to find an excuse to strengthen its borders now. Europe is already begging Canada for oil and gas to replace Russian gas. We underestimate Trudeau, but only him knows what exactly Trump wants
no
But why did the Federal Government leave border security in a weakened state.
Because the government is corrupt and they won't shut down their operations
But why is the Canadian government suddenly responsible for controlling what enters the US, or any other country? Have you ever crossed the border? Have you ever had to speak to or even look at a Canada Customs agent before getting to US Customs? Think about it. Why isn't the US doing a better job of stopping the flow of illegal guns into Canada? Answer: Because it's not their responsibility. Same with whatever goes in the opposite direction.
The biggest news of yesterday was the drones and helicopters sent to the border.
Leave Alberta oil out of this dumpster fire.
I'd like to leave it out of Canada.
@@stephenlacey6134 I'm from BC.
You mean Canadian oil
@@SailingInfidels In Canada, mineral rights belong to provinces.
@ Yes, and the provinces belong to the country.
Fight back, Impose a 25% Service Charge
Pierre Trudeau imposed an export tax on oil and gas to the US in 1974. Guess who paid? The exporting provinces had the prices received discounted by the amount of the tax. Later, that tax made up part of the NEP. That was one of the reasons Alberta and Saskatchewan detested the NEP (and the country that imposed it). When Smith speaks of unity crisis that is what she is referring to.
Nobody knows until next week.
Who cares what this lame duck prime minister says? Give us an election now!
@@joycemclean9661 nice grammar.
@ , thanks for pointing that out. Looks like I forgot the word what. Have you ever made a mistake?
@@joycemclean9661 yeah. And I was thankful for the tip and tried to do better the next time. That's why I scored a 98th percentile on the English Placement Test and consistently scored in the genius category for IQ tests. Maybe you should take the tip gracefully and in the spirit it was meant.
@ , looks like the “spirit” was to make yourself look oh so brilliant judging by this comment.
@@joycemclean9661 People who can't take criticism remain ignorant.