"However, there are stark regional differences that underscore the difficult challenge for the Liberal government as it pursues a national energy and environment agenda."


Well, this is not complicated;

If and when there will be pipelines going through BC, Ontario, Quebec and the Atlantic Provinces,  those pipelines will be "coupled" with a hefty Carbon Tax as well as a comprehensive Environmental policy/agenda. 

Take it or leave it Gents, one way or the other, it really makes no difference to "us"/the rest of Canada.

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