Jagmeet Singh takes shot at Jason Kenney in swing through Alberta
Meghan Potkins, Calgary Herald
Federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh is accusing United Conservative Party boss Jason Kenney of “divisive” politics, while praising Canada’s premier during a visit to Calgary on his cross-country tour.
“(Jason Kenney) is very divisive in terms of his policies. Maybe he’s united two parties, but he’s not someone that puts out policies that are bringing people together in general,” Singh said Saturday.
“He’s always finding ways to divide people and that’s not the type of politics I believe in.”
Singh made the remarks to Postmedia during his first official visit to the province since being elected leader of the federal New Democrats. He also heaped praise on Premier Rachel Notley for her leadership on gay-straight alliances (GSAs) in schools, climate change and increases to the minimum wage.
“It’s really clear. If people care about both a good economy and also a just province, there’s really only one option for people in Canada,” Singh said.
There had previously been signs of political tension between the federal and provincial New Democrat leaders. Last month, Notley criticized Singh’s opposition to the Trans Mountain and Energy East pipeline projects, suggesting it was “absolutely wrong” of the newly elected leader to oppose them on environmental grounds since Canada’s carbon levy and other climate policies were addressing those concerns.
However, between public events Saturday on a two-day swing through Canada, Singh credited the premier with creating “the most aggressive climate change plan in the country.”
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