Hook, line and sinker..Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is taking in stride a plea from the government of Newfoundland and Labrador to lure Newfies from Alberta’s oil sands back to The Rock for good jobs and higher wages..Premier Andrew Furey made a pitch at a job fair in Fort McMurray last week for ex-pat Newfs to come back and fill an expected 80,000 new jobs over the next decade in traditional industries such as oil and gas and fishing, and the emerging wind, hydrogen and renewable energy sector..About 10,000 of the former Maritimers live in Alberta’s oil sands capital out of a population of 65,000, which is known for its authentic Newfoundland-style fish and chips and Mary Brown’s fried chicken..But it’s not all gravy. According to a recent Conference Board of Canada report, Newfoundland’s population stands to decline by 60,000 people between now and 2045..Back in Alberta, oil sands companies are equally concerned about labour availability for a plethora of new projects, including a major carbon capture pipeline and hub..That’s why Alberta this year launched a campaign of its own to attract skilled workers — including billboards in downtown St. John’s..Smith said she was at the same event in Fort Mac and said Furey had given her a heads up, but that it was all in good fun. .“Fair's fair because we're doing our ’Alberta's Calling’ campaign, and we have a great relationship with Newfoundland and Labrador. We know that there's been a lot of times when they rely on being able to have secure jobs in Alberta in order to be able to feed their families and if they're going to continue to see a growth of their energy sector. We're supportive of the healthy competition.”.And the fish and chips?.“Well, I’ve never kissed the cod,” quipped Smith..This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
Hook, line and sinker..Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is taking in stride a plea from the government of Newfoundland and Labrador to lure Newfies from Alberta’s oil sands back to The Rock for good jobs and higher wages..Premier Andrew Furey made a pitch at a job fair in Fort McMurray last week for ex-pat Newfs to come back and fill an expected 80,000 new jobs over the next decade in traditional industries such as oil and gas and fishing, and the emerging wind, hydrogen and renewable energy sector..About 10,000 of the former Maritimers live in Alberta’s oil sands capital out of a population of 65,000, which is known for its authentic Newfoundland-style fish and chips and Mary Brown’s fried chicken..But it’s not all gravy. According to a recent Conference Board of Canada report, Newfoundland’s population stands to decline by 60,000 people between now and 2045..Back in Alberta, oil sands companies are equally concerned about labour availability for a plethora of new projects, including a major carbon capture pipeline and hub..That’s why Alberta this year launched a campaign of its own to attract skilled workers — including billboards in downtown St. John’s..Smith said she was at the same event in Fort Mac and said Furey had given her a heads up, but that it was all in good fun. .“Fair's fair because we're doing our ’Alberta's Calling’ campaign, and we have a great relationship with Newfoundland and Labrador. We know that there's been a lot of times when they rely on being able to have secure jobs in Alberta in order to be able to feed their families and if they're going to continue to see a growth of their energy sector. We're supportive of the healthy competition.”.And the fish and chips?.“Well, I’ve never kissed the cod,” quipped Smith..This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
