Susan Wright
Lawyer / Political Commentator
Susan Wright is a lawyer who has worked for more than 26 years in the petrochemical, pipeline, oil and natural gas industries. She ran for the Alberta Liberal Party in the 2014 byelection in Calgary-Elbow. She maintains a blog and comments in various forums on political and cultural issues.
Latest from Susan Wright
Opinion
Wright: Let me explain why Albertans should choose Ms. Notley
"Rachel Notley is as frustrated as the rest of us by the lack of progress on pipelines, but unlike Jason Kenney, she recognizes that Alberta is a part of Confederation and she’ll accomplish more with persuasive rhetoric than threats of litigation." Progressive blogger Susan Wright’s opinion on the Alberta election.
Canada -Calgary |
Opinion
In the new year, what we need isn't more histrionics, it's civility
“Those who argue their fundamental freedoms of belief, expression, association and assembly take precedence over civility create a toxic cycle,” says Susan Wright on public debate. “We need to resist the urge to be petty.”
Canada -Calgary |
Opinion
Notley is riding a wave of goodwill and can capitalize on that leading into the next election
"Some of her supporters think she’s been too generous to the industry and see this as selling out. They should cut her some slack," Susan Wright says of Rachel Notley, Jason Kenney and the next moves in provincial politics.
Canada -Calgary |
Opinion
Why it's hypocritical for oil companies to ask the Alberta government to manipulate market prices
Industry fought for the system we have today. And now some ask to be saved from their own creation.
Canada -Calgary |