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"Lots of talk about the environment, understandably, but not a lot of talk about the economy right now"
Wall is the lone dissenting voice among the Canadian delegation. He's also the most powerful voice for the Canadian oil industry. The Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers has representatives in Paris, but it is not a part of the delegation or at the main conference centre.
Wall is hesitant to bring in a carbon tax in his province, worrying about the economic impact it might have. There is a suggestion that introducing new carbon policies in Canada could help the oil industry gain public and political support to build new pipelines, but Wall says there is no guarantee.
"It would be frustrating if you're in the energy industry and think we get it, we have to pay a carbon tax, we need to do more by the environment," said Wall. "Now we can't even move our product, because we can't seem to build national support for a pipeline. So, I think that's a concern."
Brad Wall is dissenting voice in Canada's COP21 delegation
Let’s not forget his comments on refugees.
Mr Wall likes to talk about jobs. Well, guess what Brad, it’s the job of our elected officials to show leadership and help guide people through difficult times. You are not being paid to stand around saying stupid shit. Lead or get out of the way.
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