Environmental groups and coastal First Nations say a major economic agreement announced this week between British Columbia and the federal government protects the North Coast tanker ban, but leaves new concerns about a possible southern oil pipeline route.
Alberta's proposed new oil pipeline would be built along a southern route to the B.C. coast through a partnership with Trans Mountain Corporation and Pembina Pipeline Corporation.
Canada and British Columbia announced a broad agreement that would preserve the oil tanker moratorium on the north coast and ensure B.C. would see economic benefits if Alberta’s proposed pipeline project goes forward.
Premier David Eby criticized Alberta’s separatist movement Monday, saying it undermines national unity as western premiers met in Calgary to discuss trade, energy and relations with the United States.
Premier David Eby is set to press Prime Minister Mark Carney on B.C.'s economic priorities Wednesday as Alberta pushes ahead with plans for a new oil pipeline to the West Coast.
Ottawa and Alberta have struck a sweeping agreement that could fast-track approval of a new oil pipeline to British Columbia’s coast while reshaping federal carbon pricing and emissions policies.
B.C. Premier David Eby said he is concerned reports of a pending industrial carbon pricing deal between Ottawa and Alberta could leave British Columbia at a competitive disadvantage for major projects.
Ottawa has approved a $4-billion expansion of Enbridge’s Westcoast natural gas pipeline in British Columbia, a project aimed at boosting supply as LNG exports ramp up.
Premier David Eby said he and Prime Minister Mark Carney had a productive call that included discussion of a potential new pipeline to British Columbia’s coast, amid ongoing debate over possible routes and tanker restrictions.
Premier David Eby pushed back against Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s comments that his dismissal of a new west coast pipeline project is “un-Canadian.”
Premier David Eby slammed Alberta’s latest push for a pipeline to British Columbia’s west coast Wednesday, saying he wants to work with the province on “real” projects that have private-sector backing.
A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.
A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.
B.C.'s major political parties are pitching tax cuts, frozen auto insurance rates and education improvements as the provincial election campaign continues.
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