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Alberta separatists say Ottawa prioritizing pipeline doesn’t halt independence pushIn just over two weeks, Albertans will go to the polls in an Oct. 19 referendum on whether to stay in Canada or launch a second, binding referendum on separating.PoliticsOct 2
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Indigenous groups given just 2 months to consult on Pacific Link pipeline designationThe government said it will work over the next year to complete consultations on the project itself, and to secure environmental safeguards, financing and Indigenous partnerships.PerspectivesOct 1
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Don’t mistake attendance at a Alberta press conference as support for a pipeline, chief says'Leadership was there to ensure our nations are not left behind. There are significant concerns that must be addressed, and it does not mean the pipeline is a done deal.'CanadaOct 6
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Pacific Link pipeline to the West Coast officially designated a ‘national interest’ projectThe proposed Pacific Link pipeline would see up to one million barrels of oil per day flow from Alberta to the BC. Lower Mainland for export to Asian markets.CanadaOct 1
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Another oilsands boom? Smith, Carney say this time Canada will be readyThe last boom from the mid-2000s to 2010s came with the side-effects of cost inflation, labour scarcity and housing shortages — the industry has changed significantly since then.EconomyOct 2
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Cold Lake First Nations seeks judicial review of Pacific Link pipeline designationThe Cold Lake First Nations has requested a judicial review in Federal Court, challenging the decision to designate the Pacific Link pipeline a project in the national interest.CanadaOct 8
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Carney announces $1.2B for ocean conservation ahead of pipeline decisionOttawa faces a Thursday deadline to decide whether to designate a proposed pipeline from Alberta to the southern B.C. coast as a project of national interest.CanadaSep 29
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BC NDP promises to lower gas costs while BC Conservatives embrace pipelineDavid Eby said the measures would save the average two-car family up to $100 per month, but would also cost the provincial treasury about $250 million.PoliticsOct 1
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Enbridge makes US$2.55B acquisition of pipeline, storage systems in U.S. midwestEnbridge's acquisition of Tallgrass Energy includes a 75 per cent interest in the Pony Express Pipeline system that transports oil to a major storage hub in Cushing, Oklahoma.MoneySep 9
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What is Keystone XL—and why does Trump want to bring it back to life?U.S. President Donald Trump says he is looking to revive the the Keystone XL pipeline expansion project as part of a pending trade deal with Canada.EconomyAug 19
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Can Carney fast-track a pipeline while also protecting endangered orcas?Despite government commitments to protect the southern resident killer whales, environmentalists warn it may be impossible to do so while pursuing 'national interest' projects.EnvironmentAug 15
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First Nations chiefs in B.C. urge feds, Alberta to halt pipeline advancementThe group said it wanted to reaffirm that it's against the pipeline because government has not consulted and co-operated in good faith with the First Nations.CanadaAug 9
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Poilievre asks Carney to repeal B.C.’s oil tanker banPoilievre was one of several Opposition MPs who signed a letter to Carney as a federal Tory bill to scrap the tanker ban goes for second reading this week.PoliticsOct 26
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Too soon to say whether pipeline agreement could change Suncor’s outlook: CEOSuncor's CEO says he's encouraged by the tone in Canada surrounding the energy sector but it's too early to tell whether recent government commitments can help spur future growth.MoneyAug 5
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Ottawa moves to list Alberta-backed West Coast pipeline as national interest projectThe federal government has taken another step to designate a proposed oil pipeline from Alberta to the West Coast as a "national interest" project.EconomyAug 4
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Major projects CEO faces B.C. First Nations’ frustrations over lack of consultationsFirst Nations in B.C. are calling on Ottawa to set national standards for Indigenous consultations on major projects, saying they were given limited time to review the proposal.CanadaOct 14
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Alberta referendum result removes a ‘major’ uncertainty, businesses sayAfter the majority of Albertans voted to remain in Canada, the Canadian dollar increased in value and some business leaders say the result should bring confidence to businesses.CanadaOct 20
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Alberta Court of Appeal says Impact Assessment Act is still unconstitutionalThe Court found that, among other things, the act still grants the power to stop a project in provincial jurisdiction if it has even the smallest impact on federal jurisdiction.PoliticsOct 9
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Liberals keep B.C. oil tanker ban in place, vote down Conservative billThe Conservatives have argued the law is undermining Canada's prosperity by limiting the potential for oil exports from B.C.'s northern coast to international markets.CanadaOct 28
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Cenovus Energy looks to grow as it signs $5.7B deal to buy Athabasca OilAthabasca Oil has 40,000 barrels per day of oilsands production currently, but Cenovus Energy sees the opportunity to ratchet that up to 115,000 by 2032.MoneyOct 5