Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, right, meets with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith in Calgary, Alta., Friday, July 7, 2023. Trudeau discussed carbon emissions and the strike by B.C. port workers during a brief meeting Friday with Smith. (Photo: Canadian Press)

By Canadian Press

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau holds brief meeting with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith

Jul 7, 2023 | 4:06 PM

CALGARY, AB – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith talked about net-zero emissions targets and the B-C port strike during a meeting in Calgary on Friday, July 7, 2023.

The visit coincides with the beginning of the Calgary Stampede, a 10-day celebration of western culture.

The two made brief remarks to reporters before meeting privately.

They said they’d form a working group to discuss how to reach net-zero targets – the subject of much disagreement between Alberta’s United Conservative government and the federal Liberals.

Smith says it’s not feasible for Alberta’s electricity grid to be brought to net-zero emissions by 2035, which Ottawa is pushing for.

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She and Trudeau agree a strike at 30 west coast ports is having a big effect on producers on the Prairies.

Smith wants Parliament to be recalled to deal with the stoppage.

Trudeau says the best deals are made at the bargaining table, but says his government will put pressure on the parties to find a solution.

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(The Canadian Press)

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