By EverythingGP staff

Federal Politics

Warkentin frustrated federal government unwilling to address concerns of Peace Country residents

Dec 17, 2021 | 3:05 PM

The House of Commons is now on its Christmas break and the MP for Grande Prairie-Mackenzie says he is frustrated by what he calls the government’s ‘unwillingness’ to address the concerns of Peace Country residents.

Chris Warkentin lists inflation, government spending, and attacks on the oil and gas sector among those concerns.

He says in a release that supporting the energy sector is key in driving economic growth in Canada.

Warkentin goes on to say he will continue to oppose what he calls the Liberal high tax, high deficit agenda.

The entire release appears below.

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WARKENTIN MARKS END OF PARLIAMENTARY SESSION

Yesterday, the House of Commons rose for Christmas break. Chris Warkentin, Member of Parliament for Grande Prairie – Mackenzie, returns home frustrated by the Government’s unwillingness to address Canadian’s, specifically Peace Country residents’, concerns.

The ever-increasing costs of everyday living, the ongoing attack on Alberta’s oil and gas industry, and out of control government spending and unprecedented inflation.

As we look for ways to rebuild Canada’s economy, “I think it’s clear that support for a strong oil and gas sector is essential to drive Canada’s economic growth” said Warkentin.

Even though Canada has the world’s third-largest oil reserves, and is the fifth largest producer of natural gas, Canada continues to purchase oil and gas from other countries with poorer human rights and environmental records. Decisions made now will have long-lasting economic impacts.

“Peace Country residents have also told me they are concerned about the rising cost of living,” noted Warkentin. “They wonder how they can keep up with the increasing cost of gas, food, and everyday living expenses.”

Canada’s inflation rate is at its highest point since 2003, with the cost of living up 4.7 per cent compared to a year ago. Today’s numbers show that Justin Trudeau spent a staggering $400 billion above normal levels over the past two years, with a deficit among the highest in the G[1]20 last year.

“I will continue to oppose the Liberal high-tax, high-deficit agenda, which will cripple our economy and lead to a higher cost of living.”

“It is my privilege to serve Peace Country communities and the people who call our region home. I will continue to fight for our residents in Ottawa. I look forward to 2022 and the opportunities and the challenges that we will face together.”