Carney designates Alberta's pipeline a project of 'national interest'
Power & Politics

Carney designates Alberta's pipeline a project of 'national interest'

B2Upper-intermediateOctober 1, 20261 hr 2 min
  • Interview
  • Politics
  • About Canada

Alberta's proposed pipeline to the West Coast becomes the first project to be designated in the national interest by the federal government, but it still lacks a private proponent. As of now, a majority of the pipeline will be publicly owned — with more potential private investment to come. Power & Politics hears from Energy Minister Tim Hodgson and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith. The Power Panel weighs in.

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and oil starts flowing. And as some Albertans consider separation, could this designation sway them towards choosing Canada? It's Thursday, October 1st.

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