Major projects in Western Canada are essential, but they require broad and genuine coalitions.

Major projects in Western Canada are essential, but they require broad and genuine coalitions.

By Jim Rushton Nation-building takes hard work and goodwill  A couple of weeks ago, I was feeling a little despondent about the chances that the present federal government would take seriously its constitutional role in facilitating nation-building infrastructure across provinces, particularly something as ambitious (and contentious) as an oil pipeline. This week, I’m feeling a little more upbeat. On July 6, Reuters reported Prime Minister Carne…