I work in finance and love economic analysis the reality is oil is important in many areas of our lives but increasingly less so, as the prolific research people are doing into all things renewable from improved battery storage to wind turbines without blades which is more efficient and doesn't harm birds.    Alberta has been advised by years by economic panels the Alberta gov't commissions to diversify their economy into a range of sectors, but the province hasn't successfully done this hence Notley keeps focusing on a very slow growth, twlight sector being oil.     The NDP/Green alliance is smart they are trying to position BC in growth sectors like renewable energy, animation/all things to do with technology, as well as value added wood manufacturing, value added tourism like wildlife viewing with cameras verses trophy hunting, supporting the growth of small businesses and entrepreneurs.....