Despite the absence of an oil pipeline on a federal list of major projects announced by the prime minister in Edmonton Thursday, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the concerns of her province are finally being heard.
In a post to social media Thursday, Smith said a meeting with Mark Carney the day before went exceptionally well.
“Although we still have some details to work out over the coming weeks, I am more optimistic than ever that the concerns of Albertans are FINALLY BEING HEARD and I look forward to reaching an agreement that will profoundly benefit the Canadian and Alberta economies,” she wrote on X.
“The work is not yet complete and I know many Albertans feel that the rug has been pulled from underneath our feet too many times to count, but I ask for a bit more time, patience