Liberals claim middle ground in oilsands controversy
Public may soon grow weary of rival parties' all-or-nothing rhetoric
By Barbara Yaffe, Vancouver Sun
Liberals this week promised a compromise position on Alberta's oilsands, in contrast to the Conservatives' unbridled enthusiasm for the project and New Democratic Party's disdain.
Both the government and official Opposition have opted for pointy-edged positioning on the mega development, practising wedge politics in a bid to corral their respective supporters.
It's part of a growing polarization that lately has characterized Canadian politics.