Could Canada's oilpatch trust another Liberal? Here's how the PM contenders stack up

Prime Minister Justin Trudeaus decision to step down in March will mark the end of a tumultuous era in the Canadian oilpatch.

Many in the sector became convinced that Trudeau , despite early claims to the contrary, was an enemy of the energy industry.

Trudeau ’s decision to prorogue Parliament until the Liberal Party selects a new leader has set the stage for a likely spring election.

Oilpatch leaders and investors will be closely watching the outcome of the Liberal leadership race, particularly the statements made by Mark Carney , who is a less-known quantity in the sector despite his global profile.

Former B.C. premier Christy Clark , who may have stood the best chance of securing the goodwill of oilpatch leaders, announced on Tuesday that she won’t be entering the race.

Pierre Poilievre and Chrystia Freeland are vying to be the next Liberal leader.

The oilpatch is looking for clarity on key policy points, including investment tax credits for carbon capture and financing for carbon captures.

Conservative MP is looking to turn the page on the Trudeau years .

Freeland is a Rhodes scholar, former journalist and former finance minister.