Power & Politics Weekly Wrap: Will Carney's pipeline deal split the party — and its voters?
Nov 29, 2025
This week, political heavyweights Laura D'Angelo, a former advisor to Justin Trudeau, Zain Velji, an Alberta NDP strategist, and Rachael Segal, a Conservative communications expert, dissect the implications of Mark Carney’s pipeline deal. They explore political and legal hurdles blocking the project, the celebratory response in Alberta, and the resignation of Stephen Guilbeault, which raises questions about Liberal climate credibility. The panel also examines the potential fallout in Quebec and preps for the upcoming political theater.
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MOU Is Symbolic, Not A Done Deal
- The memorandum of understanding is symbolic and doesn't guarantee a pipeline because key elements are missing.
- Major barriers include no proponent, no route, limited First Nations support, and political resistance across jurisdictions.
Political Hurdles Trump Technical Plans
- Mark Carney faces internal and external political obstacles that likely prevent the pipeline from being built.
- Issues include B.C. opposition, Ontario demands, Liberal caucus divisions, and questions about funding and oil supply.
Wins Even If The Pipeline Fails
- Alberta celebrates the deal as a political victory even if the pipeline is unlikely.
- Both Danielle Smith and Mark Carney secure short-term wins: Smith sells progress to her base, Carney claims economic ambition.