Carney says northern British Columbia tanker ban will stay as Canada pursues Alberta pipeline
Summary
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said a new pipeline from Alberta to the Pacific Coast will keep a tanker ban on northern British Columbia to protect the environment. The government aims to expand oil export routes beyond the U.S. and ease tensions with Alberta, where there is growing support for independence.Key Facts
- The pipeline will carry Alberta oil to the Pacific Coast while respecting a ban on oil tankers off northern British Columbia.
- Alberta Premier Danielle Smith will announce details about the pipeline route in Calgary.
- The Canadian government wants to reduce dependence on the U.S. oil market by expanding exports to other countries.
- Alberta is planning a public vote this fall on holding a referendum for Alberta’s possible independence from Canada.
- British Columbia and some Indigenous groups oppose pipelines crossing northern British Columbia.
- British Columbia Premier David Eby confirmed the northern tanker ban will remain and said the province will receive compensation for environmental risks if the pipeline goes through southern British Columbia.
- Carney aims to double Canada’s oil exports outside the U.S. over the next ten years.
- Former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau opposed pipelines crossing northern British Columbia and the Great Bear Rainforest but approved one to the southern coast.
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