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Many blame recent leadership and policy decisions for this economic downturn. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's reluctance to prioritize energy infrastructure, exemplified by the cancellation of the $8 billion Northern Gateway pipeline, delayed critical resource exports and added costs to projects. The pipeline that was eventually built faced tripled costs—up to $34 billion—due to environmental reviews and regulatory delays, driving away international investment and undermining Canada's energy sector competitiveness.