Liberals pledge $2B to help 'transition' oilpatch workers

The federal Liberals are proposing a $2-billion fund to help workers in oil-producing provinces transition to a greener economy. The Liberals say they will partner with workers and communities in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Newfoundland and Labrador to create jobs. They will help workers upgrade their skills and train for new careers in lower-carbon sectors. The Alberta Federation of Labour supports the plan. It says thousands of oil and gas jobs have been lost in recent years due to low prices an