🇨🇦 Mark Carney
Mark Carney moved his pipeline politics a long way in a short time
What happened
Mark Carney initially stated there would be no pipeline without a private-sector proponent, but has now listed Pacific Link as a project in the national interest. The project's route was moved south to avoid conflict with First Nations. The "nine bad laws" previously cited by Alberta Premier Danielle Smith have been scrapped, gutted, or altered. The Liberal government has taken steps to soften conditions, including removing a cap on oil sands emissions and suspending federal clean electricity re
Why it matters
The announcement may impact the Alberta independence referendum, as it provides a significant endorsement of the province's interests. The decision may have implications for the Liberal government's energy policy and its relationship with Alberta. The announcement is seen as a shift in the politics of pipelines.
Key facts
- Mark Carney initially stated there would be no pipeline without a private-sector proponent
- The "nine bad laws" previously cited by Alberta Premier Danielle Smith have been scrapped, gutted, or altered
- The proposed pipeline route was moved south to avoid conflict with First Nations
- The Liberal government has removed a cap on oil sands emissions and suspended federal clean electricity regulations
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