Big city mayors leave meeting with Trudeau happy about what they heard

The centerpiece of the plan is the East Energy Project, a controversial pipeline has raised the ire of many players along its proposed route between the western and eastern Canada.

“There needs to be a balance between spreading this money early out the door for projects that might be good, positive economic generators in the near term, but not forget that there are projects that are beneficial and of greater significance in scale that need funding for the plan and design phase as well”, Louie said.

“We must trust our environmental agencies and we will let them do their job without political interference”.

In his first official visit to Alberta as prime minister, the oil sector was looking for strong signals that Trudeau is serious about helping deliver its commodity to coasts where it can be shipped to foreign markets.

The Premier of Saskatchewan, Brad Wall, is among those who pressure on Justin Trudeau for the latter to defend the pipeline instead of playing referee between the different camps.

“Alberta has promised to get off coal, finally”.

“Ensuring that we get the money flowing in a responsible and rapid way is a priority for all of us”, said Trudeau during his appearance with Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson.

Nenshi says politicians are free to voice their opinions – just as they are on their preference in dinner vegetables or their thoughts on National Hockey League disciplinary suspensions.

Trudeau, federal Natural Resources Minister Jim Carr and Notley took part in one-hour roundtables Thursday with oil and natural gas producers and their suppliers.

Mayors said they are buoyed by discussions on two fronts in particular. “They really are asking us what we think”, Tory said in an interview.

The energy industry told Trudeau their main concern is to continue to employ as many people as possible during the economic downturn.

“We’re going to be very careful and thoughtful, working and coordinating with our allies in the way that we move to reengage and lift sanctions on Iran”, he said.