If anything, the divided Liberal caucus is an apt measure of a divided country, with an Angus Reid poll last week showing 49% of Canadians supporting Teck and 40% opposed.
“Many take a firm stance,” the opinion research firm states. “One-quarter (24%) say they strongly support the construction of the $20-billion mine, primarily comprised of prairie residents and past Conservative voters. Meanwhile, the same number (25%) say they strongly oppose the project, led by left-leaning Quebecers and British Columbians, both groups that the Trudeau Liberals relied on heavily in the last federal election.”