“Prime Minister, the Premier of Alberta has written you a letter.”
“Just to me?”
“No, Prime Minister. An open letter.”
“Ah, another one of those. What does she want?”
“A veto, really. She’s willing to cooperate on carbon capture, just as long as … where is it… you ‘refrain from introducing any new federal legislation or policies that materially impact Alberta’s oil and gas resource development, management or workforce participation without the full involvement, consultation and consent of Alberta.’”
“Mmm… a veto. Or else what?”
“it’s ‘every tool at our disposal’ again.”
“Whatever that means.”
“Indeed. Perhaps she’ll take the Sovereignty Act out for a spin.”
“Well, you know the routine. Get a cabinet minister to reply. Sound cooperative, but don’t accept the condition.”
“Yes, Prime Minister.”
“Okay, what’s next?”
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How true! Ottawa awaits the next missive from Danielle with bated breath!