26 h. ago JAY GOLDBERG: Mark Carney almost gives B.C. dangerous leverage over national pipeline

Prime Minister Mark Carney came dangerously close to handing British Columbia a de facto veto over a national pipeline and calling it “co-operative federalism.” Canada urgently needs a new oil pipeline from Alberta to the West Coast. This pipeline would play a crucial role in diversifying Canada’s economy by giving Canada access to Asian buyers […]

Society

47 h. ago Letters to The Sun: British Columbians are deeply conflicted about another pipeline from Alberta 

Re: New poll shows British Columbians favourable to idea of pipeline — sort of Thanks to Derrick Penner for reporting on the latest Angus Reid poll of 517 British Columbians (out of a population of 4.4 million adults) that purports to show that 53 per cent of us support a crude oil pipeline from Alberta […]

Events

59 h. ago Indigenous groups could reap ‘significant’ revenue from stake in new oil pipeline: Crown corp

Smith speculated that an oil pipeline that cost $20 billion to build could generate $2 billion a year in revenue

Other

3 d. ago AFN vote against northern pipeline shows there are better ideas to move oil, Dix says

VICTORIA — British Columbia’s energy minister says a vote from chiefs at the Assembly of First Nations gathering in Ottawa to uphold the oil tanker ban is more support for the provincial argument that there are better alternatives than a northern coast pipeline. Chiefs representing more than 600 First Nations voted unanimously to ask Ottawa […]

Other

3 d. ago New pipeline to B.C. coast may be 50% Indigenous owned, Smith says

Smith speculated the pipeline might generate $2 billion a year in revenue

Other

3 d. ago Premier Eby hints at being open to second oil pipeline to Vancouver

Resource industry expert questions long-term demand for a new oil pipeline and how well it would fit in the already busy Port of Vancouver

Other

4 d. ago Canada to Boost Output of Trans Mountain Oil Pipeline Before Selling It

The Canadian government will likely look at selling equity in the state-owned Trans Mountain oil pipeline only after steps are taken over the next few years to maximize its output, Energy Minister Tim Hodgson said.

Economics

6 d. ago What is the B.C. oil tanker ban, and could it change under pipeline deal?

The Alberta deal includes a commitment from Ottawa to 'enable the export of bitumen ... including if necessary through an appropriate adjustment to the Oil Tanker Moratorium Act.'

Other

6 d. ago Lorne Gunter: MOU's hurdles make chances of a new pipeline to Pacific coast slim

The resignation of Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault from Prime Minister Mark Carney’s cabinet (but not the Liberal caucus) on Thursday, after Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to build an oil and bitumen pipeline to the Pacific coast, has made the agreement look like a bigger win for Alberta […]

Events

6 d. ago Martin Pelletier: An Alberta pipeline promise, not a pipeline plan

Ottawa's deal with the province offers optimism, but layers of conditions, hurdles and no committed capital for real progress

Culture

6 d. ago New poll shows British Columbians favourable to idea of pipeline — sort of

53 per cent of residents lean in favour of the idea of building a new oil pipeline from Alberta to B.C.'s north coast, although the backing comes with conditions, according to a recent poll

Other

7 d. ago 60% of Canadians back Carney–Smith pipeline, but B.C. support hangs in balance, poll says

B.C. Premier David Eby warned the proposed pipeline should not become an 'energy vampire'

Economics

7 d. ago Explainer: Canada's moratorium on North Coast oil tankers was aimed at Alaska

Canada's moratorium on oil tanker traffic off B.C.'s North Coast, which has existed since the 1970s but was only formalized into law in 2019, has been a key barrier to new oil pipeline proposals in the northwest.

Other

8 d. ago Jamie Sarkonak: Danielle Smith extracts a temporary victory from Carney

Cancelling oil and gas emissions cap is welcome, but a pipeline is still years away

Transport

8 d. ago BREAKING: Guilbeault stepping down from cabinet after Ottawa and Alberta sign new pipeline deal

The minister quit his post after the government signed a memorandum of understanding with Alberta to build a new oil pipeline

Other

8 d. ago Guilbeault resigning from cabinet in protest over Carney’s pipeline deal with Alberta

The minister quit his post after the government signed a memorandum of understanding with Alberta to build a new oil pipeline

Transport

8 d. ago WATCH: Alberta and Canada agree on new vision for oil pipelines

WATCH: Alberta Premier Danielle Smith describes a new and optimistic future for the province’s energy sector after an agreement with Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government. What do YOU think? Tell us your thoughts in the comment section below or send us a Letter to the Editor for possible publication to torsun.editor@sunmedia.ca.  Letters must be 250 […]

Other

8 d. ago ‘Tremendously risky’: Even with a pipeline pact, no guarantees a company will build it, analysts say

'None of these companies are going to step up' without more certainty on pipeline costs, analysts say

Economics

8 d. ago Canada, Alberta Ink Deal to Unlock Oil Pipeline, Build Carbon Capture

Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled a sweeping energy plan with the province of Alberta that paves the way for a new oil pipeline, a massive carbon capture project and the construction of nuclear power for data centers.

Transport

8 d. ago 'A great day for Alberta': Smith, Carney sign memorandum of understanding on West Coast pipeline

The memorandum sets out how the two governments will work to build the new bitumen pipeline, which Ottawa describes as a project of national interest

Transport