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Naheed Nenshi responds to the news Imperial Oil is cutting jobs and closing Calgary office

Naheed Nenshi, Leader, Alberta’s New Democrats, responds to the news Imperial Oil is cutting jobs:   

“This announcement by Imperial Oil that it is cutting jobs and closing its Quarry Park offices is a significant blow to Calgary and Alberta’s economy. Hundreds of families will be affected with ripple effects throughout their communities.  

“We already have the second-highest unemployment rate in Canada, and Danielle Smith has no plan. Indeed, she is chasing away investment and making it harder for job creators in Alberta.  

“How will she ensure that good quality jobs stay in the province? Making threats and being angry has clearly failed. We need a premier who keeps Alberta’s investment market competitive, instead of chasing separatism. Our province and every worker losing their job deserve so much better.”  

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