Americas
Anti-Trump Rage Is Ruining Oil-Rich Alberta's Hopes for a Conservative PM
A Liberal win in Canada’s election Monday could strain already tense relations between the oil-producing province and Ottawa.
Tourists in Banff, where secession retains its appeal for some Albertans.
Photographer: Gavin John/BloombergTakeaways NEW
For many Albertans, Canada’s looming election looks like a long-sought opportunity suddenly snatched away.
Conservatives dominate the oil-rich province, and for months, one of their own — Calgary-born Pierre Poilievre — held a commanding lead to become Canada’s next prime minister. Frustrated with the Liberal government’s climate policies, they saw in Poilievre someone who would ease regulations, boost fossil fuels — and finally give Alberta the respect from Ottawa it deserved.