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Episode Synopsis
The federal government’s plan to move oil and gas workers into clean energy jobs has created a huge debate. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says this forthcoming plan will destroy jobs and Alberta’s economy. Federal ministers say it’s necessary to protect the environment and stay competitive economically. So, what’s the deal with the ‘Just Transition’? Host Kathleen Petty sits down with Andrew Leach from the University of Alberta, Sara Hastings-Simon from the University of Calgary and the Globe and Mail’s Emma Graney.
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