Aaron Gunn – Quebec’s politicians can’t keep having it both ways -- blocking construction of pipelines from Western Canada, while at the same time collecting equalization from the rest of the country

Quebec’s politicians are a bunch of hypocrites.   

Here in Quebec they’re continuing to oppose pipelines from western Canada, while at the same time importing massive amounts of foreign oil to refinery’s like this one.

And what’s their excuse?  That they’re concerned about the environment?

Each day, tankers come down the Saint Lawrence River right over there, loaded to the brim with oil from practically anywhere but Canada.

Where’s the concern then?

And it’s not like Quebec doesn’t have any pipelines of their own.  In fact, the Trans Northern Pipeline actually distributes gasoline from a refinery in Montreal, to Eastern Ontario.

But maybe worst of all, is the very industries and provinces they’ve worked so hard to oppose, are the very ones funding their entire government. 

Receiving $13 billion from provinces like Alberta, BC, and Saskatchewan through federal equalization, funding their generous social programs at everyone else’s expense.

But here’s the good news.  Despite the rhetoric from Quebec’s politicians, the Quebec people actually get it, with large majorities in recent polling identifying Canada as their preferred fuel source ... and pipelines as their preferred method of its transportation.

The truth is that for the foreseeable future the world, including Quebec, will continue to use and demand oil.  And until that changes, as much of that oil as possible should come from Canada.

The world needs MORE Canadian oil – not less!

About Aaron Gunn:

Aaron is an advocate for taxpayers and common sense. Throughout his work and notably in his role as Spokesperson for BC Proud, Aaron has been a voice for citizens across British Columbia and Canada. 

Since 2017, thousands of Canadians have joined his movement to bring sanity and common sense back to our province and country.

Aaron’s viral videos have targeted, among others, the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) for dramatically raising rates on BC drivers; Victoria Mayor Lisa Helps for tearing down the statue of Sir John A. Macdonald; the stigma around resource development in Canada; and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for his massive deficits and obsession with political correctness.

Prior to his work for BC Proud, Aaron worked for the Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF).

Aaron has a Bachelor’s Degree of Commerce from the University of Victoria. He served three years in the Canadian Army Reserves and operated his own company, which he founded at age 15, for over ten years. Victoria, BC is home.