B.C. Premier David Eby says Alberta’s proposed new pipeline to B.C.’s north coast is “not a real project” as it has no private backing, saying he wants to focus on shovel-ready projects benefiting his province.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced on Oct. 1 her government’s plan to commit $14 million to developing and submitting an application for the pipeline to the federal Major Projects Office (MPO) by next spring, with advice and expertise provided by Enbridge, South Bow, and Trans Mountain energy companies.
Eby criticized the proposal later the same day, saying it clashes with B.C.’s economic goals and is concerning to coastal First Nations….