Pipeline support shows Canada works: PM

Federal government support for a West Coast pipeline shows Canada works, said Prime Minister Mark Carney. At a news conference with Premier Danielle Smith on Oct.

Official response and confirmed impact

1 announcing that a new pipeline to the B.C. coast has been officially designated a project of national interest the prime minister was asked about Alberta’s looming independence referendum and what message might be sent those favouring separation.

“I think the demonstration of today’s announcement is that Canada is working,” said Carney. “We came together.

We looked at an opportunity and this opportunity is unlocked by Canada as a whole.”

While the oil will come from Alberta, it will be transported in a pipeline that must travel through B.C. and through hundreds of Indigenous rightsholders’ properties.

The federal government plays a role in developing new technologies, reaching trade agreements and promoting skilled workforce initiatives.

Smith said she has made it clear she will vote to stay in Canada.

“I’ve been doing as many speeches, public appearances and coffee parties to convince more and more Albertans to do the same.