The Alberta United Conservative Party wants NDP leader Naheed Nenshi to clarify his position on the carbon tax. With a Canadian election looming, Alberta UCP-affiliated Twitter account NDP Lie Detector social media group said the NDP is changing its tune on the carbon tax. “The real question is who will Naheed Nenshi follow: his boss Jagmeet Singh or his good friend and ally Justin Trudeau?” tweeted NDP Lie Detector on Thursday..The Alberta UCP started a new ad campaign in June about Nenshi being Trudeau’s pick for the province. READ MORE: UPDATED: UCP launches ad campaign saying Nenshi is Trudeau’s choice for AlbertaOver the next few months, the UCP said Albertans will see a series of ads on television, radio, and online platforms contrasting Nenshi’s tax and spend record with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s leadership. “Naheed Nenshi stands with Justin Trudeau, not Alberta,” said UCP MLA Jason Nixon (Rimbey-Rocky Mountain House-Sundre).Singh delivered another blow to the Canadian government on Thursday by opposing the imposition of the carbon tax on Canadians. READ MORE: UPDATED: Singh flip-flops on Trudeau’s carbon tax, now plans to opposeRather than keep the carbon tax, Singh said the NDP will make its own climate plan before the next election campaign. “We want to see an approach to fighting the climate crisis where it doesn’t put the burden on the backs of working people,” he said. Nenshi could not be reached for comment in time for publication.
The Alberta United Conservative Party wants NDP leader Naheed Nenshi to clarify his position on the carbon tax. With a Canadian election looming, Alberta UCP-affiliated Twitter account NDP Lie Detector social media group said the NDP is changing its tune on the carbon tax. “The real question is who will Naheed Nenshi follow: his boss Jagmeet Singh or his good friend and ally Justin Trudeau?” tweeted NDP Lie Detector on Thursday..The Alberta UCP started a new ad campaign in June about Nenshi being Trudeau’s pick for the province. READ MORE: UPDATED: UCP launches ad campaign saying Nenshi is Trudeau’s choice for AlbertaOver the next few months, the UCP said Albertans will see a series of ads on television, radio, and online platforms contrasting Nenshi’s tax and spend record with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s leadership. “Naheed Nenshi stands with Justin Trudeau, not Alberta,” said UCP MLA Jason Nixon (Rimbey-Rocky Mountain House-Sundre).Singh delivered another blow to the Canadian government on Thursday by opposing the imposition of the carbon tax on Canadians. READ MORE: UPDATED: Singh flip-flops on Trudeau’s carbon tax, now plans to opposeRather than keep the carbon tax, Singh said the NDP will make its own climate plan before the next election campaign. “We want to see an approach to fighting the climate crisis where it doesn’t put the burden on the backs of working people,” he said. Nenshi could not be reached for comment in time for publication.
