NDP Candidate Ashton Clarifies Position on Tanker Ban Reversal Receives Support from Danielle Smith

Rob Ashton, president of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union, announced his candidacy for the federal NDP leadership on October 1, 2025, qualifying his support for reversing the federal tanker ban by emphasizing the need for Indigenous consent and environmental protections. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith praised Ashton’s comments, indicating a potential shift in consensus toward developing Canadian oil projects.

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