It's all about the math
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It's all about the math

B1IntermediateJuly 17, 202634 min

A non-binding trilateral agreement to advance the multibillion-dollar Pathways Project, as part of the push to build a new bitumen pipeline to B.C.'s southwest coast, has now been reached. But in this episode of the podcast, there are serious questions about the math: on emissions, economics, and business case. Host Kathleen Petty is joined this week by three journalists who have all been analyzing this latest MOU: Max Fawcett, lead columnist for Canada's National Observer.Emma Graney, energy reporter for the Globe and Mail.Jason Markusoff, writer and producer for the...

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The latest memorandum of understanding is kind of huge.

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Now, Carney has been unequivocal.

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The latest memorandum of understanding is kind of huge. It's for Pathways, the multi-billion dollar carbon capture project that has been talked about for years. Now, Carney has been unequivocal. No pathways, no pipelines.

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