The Canadian Press
Published Wednesday, March 2, 2016 1:04PM EST
Last Updated Wednesday, March 2, 2016 3:19PM EST
VANCOUVER -- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the environment shouldn't be a partisan issue.
Trudeau says politicians may have different views and backgrounds, but they can still come together in the fight against climate change.
Trudeau's appeal in a speech to a global clean-tech conference in Vancouver came ahead of talks with all 13 premiers and indigenous leaders on a national climate policy.
"It's important to acknowledge our partners in Canada's provincial legislatures ... premiers who have led the push to phase out coal power in Ontario and Alberta and put a price on carbon in Quebec and here in British Columbia," Trudeau said Wednesday.
"These are politicians of different stripes and different beliefs. But they come together on this issue, because the environment ought not to be a partisan issue."
He said there's no need to choose between a strong economy and a healthy environment.
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Environment shouldn't be a partisan issue: Trudeau | CTV News
Apparently, flexibility is the 'word' of the day coming out of the talks. Any hope on the PM's part of inclusiveness, harmony and all that good stuff was pretty quickly dashed by the staunch position taken by some Premiers in defense of their province's needs. No wonder Justin has that slightly constipated look on his face. :lol:
Published Wednesday, March 2, 2016 1:04PM EST
Last Updated Wednesday, March 2, 2016 3:19PM EST
VANCOUVER -- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the environment shouldn't be a partisan issue.
Trudeau says politicians may have different views and backgrounds, but they can still come together in the fight against climate change.
Trudeau's appeal in a speech to a global clean-tech conference in Vancouver came ahead of talks with all 13 premiers and indigenous leaders on a national climate policy.
"It's important to acknowledge our partners in Canada's provincial legislatures ... premiers who have led the push to phase out coal power in Ontario and Alberta and put a price on carbon in Quebec and here in British Columbia," Trudeau said Wednesday.
"These are politicians of different stripes and different beliefs. But they come together on this issue, because the environment ought not to be a partisan issue."
He said there's no need to choose between a strong economy and a healthy environment.
More....
Environment shouldn't be a partisan issue: Trudeau | CTV News
Apparently, flexibility is the 'word' of the day coming out of the talks. Any hope on the PM's part of inclusiveness, harmony and all that good stuff was pretty quickly dashed by the staunch position taken by some Premiers in defense of their province's needs. No wonder Justin has that slightly constipated look on his face. :lol:
