The two bills have become an emotional issue in Alberta’s campaign and have become the focus of anger as the province’s economic recovery has seemed to falter in recent months
. Comparisons, by Mr. Kenney and many of his supporters, have been made between the legislation and the impact of the 1980s National Energy Program introduced by then-prime minister Pierre Trudeau.
“We will not accept this attack on our prosperity,” Mr. Kenney said through a megaphone to chants of “Kill the bill” as he stood in the open door of a blue pickup truck that has been a symbol of his campaign."This is a body-blow to Alberta’s economy and we will not let it stand.” “Our message to Justin Trudeau is that we, Albertans, are determined to be the masters of our own homes,” Mr. Kenney told journalists later on Tuesday. He said Bill C-69 would require a “complete rewrite” to be acceptable to Alberta. Both leaders have called for C-48 to be canned.
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