The pressure is building on Mark Carney from the progressive wing of his own party as he pursues his “grand bargain” with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith on the development of Canada’s resources.

Former environment minister Catherine McKenna told the Toronto Star that the Trudeau government tried to make a deal with the fossil fuel industry “and we failed.”

Another senior Liberal suggested the climate caucus is on the verge of revolt. “I think it’s getting to the edge, frankly,” he said.

Fortunately for Carney, the NDP is in disarray but others are looking to pick up disillusioned Liberal voters motivated by the climate issue. On Sunday, Bloc leader Yves-François Blanchet warned Carney is “wallowing in the Western Canadian oil fantasy.” The Bloc has said it is against any more oil pi

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