VIDEO: Notley says backing pipeline doesn’t clash with NDP values

Alberta's premier asks The Question: how does Kinder Morgan support mesh with New Democrat principles?

Rachel Notley.

Rachel Notley.



Rachel Notley says she doesn’t see contradictions in being a New Democrat and supporting the Kinder Morgan pipeline expansion. The Alberta premier says her party supports both reducing climate change and creating jobs.

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