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West Coast Pipeline Designation

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Mark Carney spoke to two distinct audiences in Fort McMurray, Alta., on Thursday, where he announced that the proposed West Coast oil pipeline — now known as Pacific Link — has been officially listed as a project of national interest.

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OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is in Fort McMurray, Alta. with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith on Thursday to make a major announcement about the proposed West Coast pipeline.

5 of 8 outletsfirst reported 1 Octwording from National Post

The Alberta government and the federally owned Trans Mountain Corporation would each own 45 per cent of the pipeline, with the Calgary-based Pembina Pipeline Corporation owning a 10 per cent stake.

4 of 8 outletsfirst reported 1 Octwording from CBC

A report from TD Economics released this summer said a new West Coast pipeline would boost Canada’s oil exports by 20 per cent and more than double what currently goes overseas on tankers to Asia.

3 of 8 outletsfirst reported 1 Octwording from Global News

Indigenous communities along the route for the newly announced West Coast oil pipeline were given just two months for consultations on whether the pipeline should be designated a project of national interest — and that was still more than the government had planned.

3 of 8 outletsfirst reported 1 Octwording from Global News

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National Post2 Oct

This article is an opinion piece criticizing Prime Minister Mark Carney’s approach to approving the new Pacific Link pipeline project in Canada. The author notes that despite clear demand for Alberta oil and statements of support from Carney, the process of designating the pipeline as a national interest project has been excessively slow, with at least five joint announcements made over less than a year without…

NP View: Mark Carney can’t help but slow walk new pipeline →5 articles from National Post on this story
Toronto Star4 Oct

Prime Minister Mark Carney’s recent approval of a fast-tracked pipeline has put renewed focus on the unfinished Pathways carbon capture project, which is central to Canada's deal with Alberta to reduce emissions. Despite Carney’s claims that Pathways will create significant job growth and economic benefits, there are doubts about its feasibility given the offsetting increase in greenhouse gas emissions from expanded…

Mark Carney's pipeline approval puts renewed focus on the unfinished Pathways project →5 articles from Toronto Star on this story
Global News2 Oct

Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced that a new pipeline proposal, Pacific Link, has been deemed in Canada’s national interest, potentially leading to sustained growth rather than another boom in the oilsands industry. The streamlined review process for this million-barrel-per-day pipeline aims to avoid past issues such as cost inflation and labor shortages by incorporating lessons…

Another oilsands boom? Smith, Carney say this time Canada will be ready →3 articles from Global News on this story
CBC2 Oct

Prime Minister Mark Carney has expedited the approval process for a new pipeline along the West Coast, likely influenced by upcoming provincial elections in Alberta where resource development is a key issue. Additionally, the article notes that the Parti Québécois is gaining traction as an election frontrunner and another Conservative MP is set to leave Parliament.

At Issue | Carney fast-tracks a West Coast pipeline →3 articles from CBC on this story
BBC1 Oct

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Canada will fast-track approval for a new oil pipeline project called Pacific Link to boost economic ties with Asia-Pacific markets and reduce dependency on the US. The pipeline is expected to cost between C$35.2bn and C$43.7bn, create 140,000 jobs, and increase Canada's GDP by up to C$30bn annually. Carney argues that diversifying oil exports will protect Canada from potential…

Carney hopes an oil pipeline can help Canada fight a trade war →
Al Jazeera1 Oct

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Thursday that Canada will fast-track the approval process for the Pacific Link pipeline to its west coast. This project aims to diversify the Canadian economy by reducing dependence on the US market and generating significant economic benefits. The pipeline is expected to create 140,000 jobs and add over $14 billion annually to GDP while bringing in around $70 billion in…

Canada to fast track oil pipeline meant to diversify economy away from US →
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The Independent1 Oct

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney fast-tracked the construction of the Pacific Link oil pipeline, aiming to reduce dependence on the United States and mend relations with Alberta amid separatist movements pushing for a referendum on Alberta's secession from Canada. The pipeline is expected to carry one million barrels of oil per day to the Pacific Coast, decreasing Canada’s current reliance on exporting 90% of its…

Canada fast-tracks oil pipeline to reduce dependence on US and mend relations with Alberta →
The Globe and Mail2 Oct

Prime Minister Mark Carney designated the proposed Pacific Link pipeline as a project of national interest, a move that has sparked both support and opposition. The pipeline, projected to cost between $35.2 billion and $43.7 billion, aims to transport oil from Alberta to British Columbia and is expected to be operational by 2032 if all conditions are met during the federal review process involving Indigenous…

Morning Update: A pipeline in the national interest →

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  1. 1 Oct

    Carney, appearing alongside Alberta Premier Danielle Smith in Fort McMurray at the center of Canada’s oil sands, designated the line—now named Pacific Link—a project of national interest under legislation passed by his government to accelerate major infrastructure projects.

    6 outlets · The Independent
  2. 2 Oct

    At a news conference, Carney was asked whether he expected a return to boom times in the northeastern Alberta oilsands hub city.

    3 outlets · Global News

Coverage 20 articles

  • 4 Oct Mark Carney's pipeline approval puts renewed focus on the unfinished Pathways projectPrime Minister Mark Carney’s recent approval of a fast-tracked pipeline has put renewed focus on the unfinished Pathways carbon capture project, which is central to Canada's deal with Alberta to reduce emissions. Despite Carney’s claims that Pathways will create significant job growth and economic benefits, there are doubts about its feasibility given the offsetting increase in greenhouse gas emissions from expanded…Toronto Star
  • 2 Oct Another oilsands boom? Smith, Carney say this time Canada will be readyPrime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced that a new pipeline proposal, Pacific Link, has been deemed in Canada’s national interest, potentially leading to sustained growth in Alberta’s oilsands industry rather than another boom. The streamlined review process for this million-barrel-per-day pipeline aims to avoid the issues of past booms such as cost inflation and labour shortages…Toronto Star
  • 2 Oct Carney, Smith say new West Coast pipeline could get oil companies building again
    CBC
  • 2 Oct Another oilsands boom? Smith, Carney say this time Canada will be readyPrime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced that a new pipeline proposal, Pacific Link, has been deemed in Canada’s national interest, potentially leading to sustained growth rather than another boom in the oilsands industry. The streamlined review process for this million-barrel-per-day pipeline aims to avoid past issues such as cost inflation and labor shortages by incorporating lessons…Global News
  • 2 Oct NP View: Mark Carney can’t help but slow walk new pipelineThis article is an opinion piece criticizing Prime Minister Mark Carney’s approach to approving the new Pacific Link pipeline project in Canada. The author notes that despite clear demand for Alberta oil and statements of support from Carney, the process of designating the pipeline as a national interest project has been excessively slow, with at least five joint announcements made over less than a year without…National Post
  • 2 Oct Carney fast-tracks 'Pacific Link' pipeline with national-interest designationMark Carney has fast-tracked the Pacific Link pipeline project using his government's new fast-track powers, designating it as a matter of national interest. The decision was announced with support from Alberta oilsands workers in Fort McMurray, emphasizing economic benefits including billions in federal revenue and 140,000 jobs during construction. However, the move faces significant opposition from…Toronto Star
  • 2 Oct At Issue | Carney fast-tracks a West Coast pipelinePrime Minister Mark Carney has expedited the approval process for a new pipeline along the West Coast, likely influenced by upcoming provincial elections in Alberta where resource development is a key issue. Additionally, the article notes that the Parti Québécois is gaining traction as an election frontrunner and another Conservative MP is set to leave Parliament.CBC
  • 2 Oct Morning Update: A pipeline in the national interestPrime Minister Mark Carney designated the proposed Pacific Link pipeline as a project of national interest, a move that has sparked both support and opposition. The pipeline, projected to cost between $35.2 billion and $43.7 billion, aims to transport oil from Alberta to British Columbia and is expected to be operational by 2032 if all conditions are met during the federal review process involving Indigenous…The Globe and Mail
  • 2 Oct John Ivison: Carney pipeline boosting hasn’t yet convinced investors that Canada has changedMark Carney addressed potential pipeline supporters and investors in Fort McMurray, announcing the Pacific Link oil pipeline as a project of national interest. He emphasized its economic benefits, including reducing a $49 billion price differential for Alberta’s oil sector since 2010 and creating up to 140,000 jobs. However, while Premier Danielle Smith welcomed Carney's support, private investors remain cautious…National Post
  • 2 Oct In Mark Carney's Canada, a pipeline announcement is the new unity rallyOn October 1st, Mark Carney and Danielle Smith announced plans for a new pipeline in Alberta, aiming to counter separatist sentiments among Albertans ahead of an upcoming independence referendum vote. Premier Smith emphasized that this project exemplifies effective cooperation between federal and provincial governments, hoping it will convince wavering voters to stay within Canada. However, some separatists like…Toronto Star
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  • 2 Oct Mark Carney's push to expedite a major oil pipeline faces potential legal fight with First NationsMark Carney’s government has designated a major oil pipeline project from Alberta to the Pacific coast as being in the national interest, allowing for expedited development under the Building Canada Act. The federal chief of the Assembly of First Nations, Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak, warns that legal challenges may follow if proper consent is not obtained from Indigenous communities. Carney claims consultations with…Toronto Star
  • 1 Oct Indigenous groups given just 2 months to consult on Pacific Link pipeline designationIndigenous groups along the route of the newly announced Pacific Link pipeline were given only two months to consult on its designation as a project of national interest in Albryas, with initial plans allowing just one month. Indigenous leaders criticized this timeline, stating it prevented them from thoroughly assessing the project’s impact due to insufficient information and ongoing challenges like wildfires that…Global News
  • 1 Oct Afternoon front page: West Coast pipeline declared project of national interest; Central Canada gets hard lesson on Alberta separatism; and moreCarney's Major Projects Office has declared the Pacific Link pipeline project as a national interest, expediting its regulatory review and setting a timeline for public hearings. Thomas Lukaszuk addressed a Toronto audience, emphasizing Alberta’s contributions to Canada and expressing dissatisfaction with perceived insufficient recognition. Meanwhile, Pierre Poilievre voiced skepticism towards the federal…National Post
  • 1 Oct Canada fast-tracks oil pipeline to reduce dependence on US and mend relations with AlbertaCanadian Prime Minister Mark Carney fast-tracked the construction of the Pacific Link oil pipeline, aiming to reduce dependence on the United States and mend relations with Alberta amid separatist movements pushing for a referendum on Alberta's secession from Canada. The pipeline is expected to carry one million barrels of oil per day to the Pacific Coast, decreasing Canada’s current reliance on exporting 90% of its…The Independent
  • 1 Oct Rob Breakenridge: Mark Carney’s pipeline campaign against … TrudeauRob Breakenridge discusses Mark Carney’s announcement declaring the Pacific Link pipeline a project of national interest, marking a significant shift from Justin Trudeau's policies. At a press conference in Fort McMurray, Carney criticized Trudeau’s regulatory processes as arduous and uncertain, deterring major investments. The article highlights Carney’s emphasis on streamlining approvals to meet the economic and…National Post
  • 1 Oct Canada to fast track oil pipeline meant to diversify economy away from USPrime Minister Mark Carney announced on Thursday that Canada will fast-track the approval process for the Pacific Link pipeline to its west coast. This project aims to diversify the Canadian economy by reducing dependence on the US market and generating significant economic benefits. The pipeline is expected to create 140,000 jobs and add over $14 billion annually to GDP while bringing in around $70 billion in…Al Jazeera
  • 1 Oct Carney hopes an oil pipeline can help Canada fight a trade warPrime Minister Mark Carney announced Canada will fast-track approval for a new oil pipeline project called Pacific Link to boost economic ties with Asia-Pacific markets and reduce dependency on the US. The pipeline is expected to cost between C$35.2bn and C$43.7bn, create 140,000 jobs, and increase Canada's GDP by up to C$30bn annually. Carney argues that diversifying oil exports will protect Canada from potential…BBC
  • 1 Oct Carney set to make West Coast pipeline announcement in Fort McMurrayPrime Minister Mark Carney is in Fort McMurray, Alberta, alongside Premier Danielle Smith, to announce an update on the proposed West Coast pipeline project. The announcement takes place on October 1, which is also the deadline for designating the pipeline as a national interest project. This designation would expedite regulatory approval and could include economic benefits such as creating up to 150,000 jobs. The…National Post
  • 1 Oct Ottawa faces deadline on whether to fast-track new West Coast pipelinePrime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith are set to announce on Thursday whether a new bitumen pipeline from Alberta to Canada's West Coast will be designated as a project of national interest under Bill C-5 by the October 1 deadline. The proposed pipeline, estimated to cost between $35.2 billion and $43.7 billion, would transport over one million barrels of bitumen per day for export to Asian…CBC
  • 1 Oct West Coast pipeline deadline day: Carney, Smith to make announcement in Fort McMurrayPrime Minister Mark Carney and Premier Danielle Smith are scheduled to make an announcement in Fort McMurray regarding a proposed West Coast pipeline from Alberta to British Columbia, which is Ottawa's deadline for officially designating it as a project of national interest. The estimated cost of the pipeline, spanning nearly 1,250 kilometres with a price tag between $35.2 billion and $43.7 billion, aims to enhance…Global News

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