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Bill C-5 Clears Path for West Coast Pipeline and Carbon Capture Push

Carney used his Calgary Stampede appearance to unveil Ottawa’s plan to fast-track private-sector energy projects under the new legislation.

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 Prime Minister Mark Carney greets people during a Stampede breakfast at the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America in Calgary on Friday, July 4, 2025.
 Prime Minister Mark Carney meets with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith during a Stampede breakfast at the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America in Calgary on Friday, July 4, 2025.
Prime Minister Mark Carney during his interview with Postmedia during a Stampede breakfast at the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America in Calgary on in Calgary on Saturday, July 5, 2025.

Overview

  • Parliament has enacted Bill C-5 to streamline federal approvals for projects deemed of national importance and remove interprovincial trade barriers.
  • Carney said a private-sector proposal for a West Coast oil pipeline is “highly likely” to advance under the fast-track framework.
  • He confirmed federal backing for a C$16.5 billion carbon capture system in Alberta’s oil sands as part of nation-building efforts.
  • Addressing growing separatist sentiment in Alberta, the prime minister emphasized federal leadership in maintaining national unity.
  • At the Stampede, Carney outlined his approach to engaging President Trump on trade tensions affecting Canadian energy exports.