LAILA YUILE -- This has never been as much about oil, as it is jobs that pay very well for skills required
The article “ Oil workers have key role to play in building clean energy future ”, by Lliam Hildebrand, is a g ood read. It was published a little over a month ago, and advised that, “ Upskilling programs in conjunction with career development support will help ensure successful career transitions from fossil fuels to sustainable energy”. It's been my personal experience talking with oil workers in the valley (there are a lot here, direct flight from Comox airport), that even the most hardcore toxic persona can be quickly broken down to admitting that: yes, the climate is changing and... they are worried about supporting their families. Political leaders, media and oil barons have created a toxic narrative of Us vs. Them . Sadly, both pro oil and pro keep it in the ground keyboard warriors perpetuate it in discussions. I know some of you think we need to slam these people hard. But just imagine if someone was campaigning...