Tory interim leader calls Eby a ‘radical’ for not supporting another B.C. pipeline [Video]

Interim Opposition Leader Andrew Scheer called B.C.’s premier a “radical” for not throwing his support behind a new oil pipeline through the province.

Scheer was sparring with Prime Minister Mark Carney in the House of Commons Wednesday over Canada’s response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest move to hike tariffs on steel and aluminum from 25 to 50 per cent. 

“One way to deal with the Americans is from a position of strength, but now the prime minister is saying that he will not even approve a new pipeline unless there is consensus,” Scheer said. “This is already unravelling. The radical B.C. premier is saying no pipeline through his province.”

Deputy Premier Niki Sharma, standing in for Eby while he is in Asia on a 10-day trade mission, said Scheer’s comment isn’t constructive at a time when Canada needs to stick together to fight Trump’s tariffs. 

“This kind of divisive …