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A central theme is the growing tension between Western provinces like Alberta and Saskatchewan and the eastern part of Canada, especially Ottawa. Albertans and Sasketchewaners feel marginalized, with Ottawa accused of treating their oil and gas success as a threat—opposing pipeline projects, blocking resource development, and suppressing jobs under the guise of environmental concerns.
Statistics reinforce this frustration, showing record-high crude oil production in 2024, up 4.3% from the previous year, and the potential to double output even further. Yet, many believe these industries are still unfairly constrained, and that the federal government’s policies hinder economic growth, productivity, and living standards in western provinces.