Overview
- David Eby says no personal opposition stands in the way of the Alberta-B.C. oil pipeline, but insists there is currently no proponent, funding or defined project to review.
- He cited last week’s green light for a Prince Rupert gas pipeline as proof that B.C. welcomes energy infrastructure when backed by a complete proposal.
- Eby affirmed that if Alberta secures a committed sponsor, financing and a detailed project plan, British Columbia “will certainly cross that bridge.”
- Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has urged Ottawa to fast-track a bitumen pipeline to Prince Rupert and maintains confidence in winning B.C.’s support.
- The federal government has linked its backing for a West Coast oil export route to transporting decarbonized barrels and advancing the Pathways Alliance carbon capture initiative.