Federal leaders try to rope in Calgary votes at Stampede

The leaders of Canada’s three biggest political parties saddled up their horses and headed into Cowtown Friday for the Calgary Stampede.

The NDP’s Thomas Mulcair, the Liberals’ Justin Trudeau, and Conservative Prime Minister Stephen Harper are doing a little early campaigning for the fall election.

The big three will all be high profile guests at numerous events at the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth.

Mulcair, who brought along his children and grandchildren, said Calgary is one of many stops across the country this summer.

“We were in Toronto earlier this week for Canada day. There are just a lot of activities and we’re really going to be putting on a debate for you on August 6th. People will get to see the light side and maybe the more serious side as well,” Mulcair said.

With oil and gas woes still troubling Alberta, Mulcair is continuing to spread his message that it is possible to create jobs and respect the environment.

Liberal leader Justin Trudeau, a veteran Stampede guest, called out the Harper government for the industry not being able to get much done.

“The fact is, in the 21st century you can’t make a choice between what’s good for the environment or what’s good for the economy. Their focus on the economy is actually not helping the environment and not helping the economy,” Trudeau said.

He said his favourite part of Stampede will be getting out and talking one on one with the voters.

Stephen Harper did not offer any comments to 660News.

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