There is a golden opportunity for Alberta鈥檚 premier-designate, Jason Kenney, to put on his hero hat and become king of the Great Alberta Garbage Pit. If he has seen the writing on the wall, he will be in a prime position to solve a few world problems, but mainly Alberta鈥檚.
President Rodrigo Duterte of the Philippines is threatening 鈥渨ar鈥� against Canada because of garbage sent there six years ago. He wants to send it back. China is also closing doors to garbage from North America.
China wishes to develop its own petroleum reserves, eventually eliminating all foreign imports, especially from Canada. Besides, their development of renewable resources is far superior to ours (read EV, electric vehicles).
Never fear 鈥� Prime Minister Justin Trudeau鈥檚 pipeline can be put to good use. Reverse the flow. Turn 91原创 into a garbage port, slurry up the world鈥檚 garbage, and pump it east into the Great Alberta Garbage Pit, replenishing the land.
It will take decades to reconstitute the devastated landscape we call Alberta, so we might as well get started. Kenney can champion the process and become the king of the Great Alberta Garbage Pit.
If a spill happens, it鈥檚 only garbage and can be cleaned up. Minor in comparison to dilbit. And Kenney could brag about stopping a war before it begins. Let鈥檚 hope he sees the writing on the wall.
Ralph Hull
Sooke
