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Edmonton Journal
08-07-2025
- Business
- Edmonton Journal
Varcoe: Smith, Moe welcome PM's confidence that oil pipeline will make Ottawa's major project wish list
Alberta Energy Minister Brian Jean says a new oil pipeline from the province to the Port of Prince Rupert would cost an estimated $20 billion to $25 billion to build, and he's growing optimistic about it being included on Ottawa's new major projects list. Article content Premier Danielle Smith is welcoming Prime Minister Mark Carney's comment on the weekend that it's 'highly, highly likely' such a project will be put on the fast-track list for approval — and she hopes to have a proposal backed by private-sector proponents in place by this fall. Article content Article content And the premier's pipeline concept would be linked with a huge carbon capture network in northern Alberta, proposed by the Pathways Alliance group of oilsands producers, also making the federal list. Article content Article content 'I really like the optimism of the prime minister, recognizing how important this project is,' Jean said Monday on the sidelines of the premier's annual Stampede breakfast at McDougall Centre. Article content 'We've got indications that it's going to cost somewhere around $20 (billion) to $25 billion — that's not a big number, as long as the conditions are right.' Article content On Saturday, Carney said it's likely an oil pipeline to the West Coast will make the list of nationally important developments on the major projects list, which is being assembled by the federal government. Article content Under the newly passed Bill C-5, the federal government can accelerate necessary approvals for such initiatives. Article content Article content 'Given the scale of the economic opportunity, the resources we have, the expertise we have, that it is highly, highly likely that we will have an oil pipeline that is a proposal for one of these projects of national interest,' the prime minister said in an interview with the Calgary Herald. Article content Article content She's speaking with pipeline proponents about what it would take to get them on board to build such a line, and with oilsands producers about proceeding with their proposed carbon capture project, which has been pegged at $16.5 billion. Article content In recent weeks, Alberta's premier has talked about striking a grand bargain that would see federal approval of the Pathways' carbon capture network along with a major oil pipeline to the B.C. coast.
Calgary Herald
08-07-2025
- Business
- Calgary Herald
Varcoe: Smith, Moe welcome PM's confidence that oil pipeline will make Ottawa's major project wish list
Alberta Energy Minister Brian Jean says a new oil pipeline from the province to the Port of Prince Rupert would cost an estimated $20 billion to $25 billion to build, and he's growing optimistic about it being included on Ottawa's new major projects list. Article content Premier Danielle Smith is welcoming Prime Minister Mark Carney's comment on the weekend that it's 'highly, highly likely' such a project will be put on the fast-track list for approval — and she hopes to have a proposal backed by private-sector proponents in place by this fall. Article content Article content And the premier's pipeline concept would be linked with a huge carbon capture network in northern Alberta, proposed by the Pathways Alliance group of oilsands producers, also making the federal list. Article content Article content Slowly, but surely, the puzzle pieces of an energy deal are being assembled. Article content 'I really like the optimism of the prime minister, recognizing how important this project is,' Jean said Monday on the sidelines of the premier's annual Stampede breakfast at McDougall Centre. Article content 'We've got indications that it's going to cost somewhere around $20 (billion) to $25 billion — that's not a big number, as long as the conditions are right.' Article content On Saturday, Carney said it's likely an oil pipeline to the West Coast will make the list of nationally important developments on the major projects list, which is being assembled by the federal government. Article content Under the newly passed Bill C-5, the federal government can accelerate necessary approvals for such initiatives. Article content Article content 'Given the scale of the economic opportunity, the resources we have, the expertise we have, that it is highly, highly likely that we will have an oil pipeline that is a proposal for one of these projects of national interest,' the prime minister said in an interview with the Calgary Herald. Article content Article content She's speaking with pipeline proponents about what it would take to get them on board to build such a line, and with oilsands producers about proceeding with their proposed carbon capture project, which has been pegged at $16.5 billion. Article content In recent weeks, Alberta's premier has talked about striking a grand bargain that would see federal approval of the Pathways' carbon capture network along with a major oil pipeline to the B.C. coast.
CTV News
04-07-2025
- Politics
- CTV News
First Nation seeking court ruling on Alberta ending coal mining moratorium
Teepees stand surrounded by fall foliage as the Bow River flows on the Siksika Nation, east of Calgary., Thursday, Sept. 28, CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh< In an application for judicial review filed this week, Siksika Nation says Alberta failed in its duty to consult when in January it lifted its moratorium on new coal mining projects on the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains. Siksika Nation, 95 kilometres east of Calgary, says the effects of coal mining in the Rockies threaten Treaty rights and the land that supports its livelihood. It's the second time Siksika Nation has challenged a United Conservative Party government's coal mining decisions. When Alberta lifted its long-standing coal policy in 2020, Siksika challenged the move in court, but proceedings were discontinued the following year when public outrage spurred the province to reinstate the policy. That policy flip-flop prompted coal companies to sue Alberta for a combined $16 billion, arguing that the reinstatement and effective moratorium amounted to expropriation of land. The province recently reached settlements with two companies involved in the lawsuit for undisclosed amounts. Energy Minister Brian Jean's office didn't immediately respond to a request for comment. -- Jack Farrell This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 4, 2025.
Global News
04-07-2025
- Politics
- Global News
Alberta First Nation seeking court ruling on end to coal mining moratorium
An Alberta First Nation is asking a judge to review the provincial government's decision earlier this year to end its moratorium on coal mining. In an application for judicial review filed this week, Siksika Nation says Alberta failed in its duty to consult when in January it lifted its moratorium on new coal mining projects on the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains. Siksika Nation, 95 kilometres east of Calgary, says the effects of coal mining in the Rockies threaten Treaty rights and the land that supports its livelihood. 1:32 Premier Danielle Smith met with pushback at townhall on Alberta coal policy It's the second time Siksika Nation has challenged a United Conservative Party government's coal mining decisions. Story continues below advertisement When Alberta lifted its long-standing coal policy in 2020, Siksika challenged the move in court, but proceedings were discontinued the following year when public outrage spurred the province to reinstate the policy. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy That policy flip-flop prompted coal companies to sue Alberta for a combined $16 billion, arguing that the reinstatement and effective moratorium amounted to expropriation of land. The province recently reached settlements with two companies involved in the lawsuit for undisclosed amounts. Energy Minister Brian Jean's office didn't immediately respond to a request for comment.
Winnipeg Free Press
04-07-2025
- Business
- Winnipeg Free Press
First Nation seeking court ruling on Alberta ending coal mining moratorium
EDMONTON – An Alberta First Nation is asking a judge to review the provincial government's decision earlier this year to end its moratorium on coal mining. In an application for judicial review filed this week, Siksika Nation says Alberta failed in its duty to consult when in January it lifted its moratorium on new coal mining projects on the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains. Siksika Nation, 95 kilometres east of Calgary, says the effects of coal mining in the Rockies threaten Treaty rights and the land that supports its livelihood. It's the second time Siksika Nation has challenged a United Conservative Party government's coal mining decisions. When Alberta lifted its long-standing coal policy in 2020, Siksika challenged the move in court, but proceedings were discontinued the following year when public outrage spurred the province to reinstate the policy. That policy flip-flop prompted coal companies to sue Alberta for a combined $16 billion, arguing that the reinstatement and effective moratorium amounted to expropriation of land. The province recently reached settlements with two companies involved in the lawsuit for undisclosed amounts. Monday Mornings The latest local business news and a lookahead to the coming week. Energy Minister Brian Jean's office didn't immediately respond to a request for comment. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 4, 2025.
