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.