It's time for a green energy transition, not more pipelines

We don’t need another pipeline, but Mark Carney doesn’t seem to agree.

The Liberal government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, that announces plans for a new Alberta to BC pipeline with construction to begin as early as next fall.

Leadnow hopes that if we create an immediate public outcry, we can empower Liberal MPs to stand with us in opposition to this pipeline and create an internal party fracture that Carney cannot ignore.

I added a few spicy bits and sent a letter.

Ms Dabrusin, there is no patience left for your excuses and deflections. I am writing to demand that you stand up against the proposed Alberta to BC pipeline.

At a time when we need to be transitioning to a clean economy, Mark Carney and Danielle Smith's MOU is moving us in the wrong direction.

I am asking you to represent real people, stand up to Big Oil, and do everything in your power to stop this disastrous proposal.

There is not interest in promises or 10-year timelines to delay acting. This needs to be stopped now. Meaningful climate *action* (not Mr Carney's project of climate destruction) needs to happen *now*.

I will be watching closely to see how you respond.

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