Trans Mountain
CPP Investment Board approached about Trans Mountain, CEO says no decision yet
The head of the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board says the federal government’s financial adviser has raised the possibility of getting involved in the Trans Mountain pipeline project but there’s been no political pressure applied. Continue reading
‘I can’t say that we’ve made progress’ with Trump on tariffs: Bill Morneau
Finance Minister Bill Morneau wasn’t exactly brimming with optimism on Friday following a sit-down meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and his own boss, Justin Trudeau. Continue reading
COMMENTARY: Can tougher Justin Trudeau stand up to pipeline heat?
By Keith Baldrey Legislative Bureau Chief
Whether this works for him will not be known until he tests the electorate next year, but anytime a political leader seems tougher, things tend to work out for the better more often than not. Continue reading
Trans Mountain deal fails to change Suncor position on Canadian competitiveness
The CEO of Suncor Energy Inc. says it will continue to avoid spending on large growth projects in Canada despite the federal government’s move last week to purchase the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion. Continue reading
Getting Trans Mountain built ‘more important than winning a few extra seats’: Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he is not balking at the possibility that pushing forward on the Trans Mountain expansion could cost his party votes in the next election. Continue reading
Trudeau meets with First Nation leaders over Trans Mountain expansion
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
“I think it’s important we continue to listen.” Continue reading
Trans Mountain protesters close in on Liberal MP offices, McKenna says it’s time to move on
“A decision was made, as I say, by the federal government over a year ago. Also by the former government of British Columbia. We need to provide certainty to investors and we also need to bring people together,” said McKenna. Continue reading
Pipeline protesters gather in Kelowna
By Klaudia Van Emmerik Anchor/Reporter
A crowd of approximately 70 protesters gathered in downtown Kelowna on Monday afternoon for a ‘snap action’ rally to protest the federal Liberal government’s recent decision to purchase the Trans Mountain pipeline. Continue reading
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to visit Kinder Morgan terminal near Edmonton
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will make a stop at the Kinder Morgan terminal outside of Edmonton on Tuesday, one week after his Liberal government announced it was buying the Trans Mountain pipeline from the company. Continue reading
Kinder Morgan offers 2 top executives $1.5M retention bonuses
The bonuses ensure that the two senior executives stay with the company as its Trans Mountain pipeline system is sold to the federal government in a $4.5-billion sales agreement. Continue reading
