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Front Burner Election reignites pipeline politics
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Apr 8, 2025 Andrew Leach, an energy and environmental economist at the University of Alberta, dives into the heated realm of pipeline politics in Canada. He discusses the renewed push for east-west pipelines amid Donald Trump’s trade war and the complexities of building them. The conversation touches on environmental concerns, the impact of Bill C-69 on project assessments, and the contrasting policies of Canada’s political parties. Leach also highlights the intricate balance between energy development and climate change, emphasizing the voices of Indigenous communities in this debate.
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Trans Mountain Acquisition
- The Liberals bought the Trans Mountain pipeline extension in 2018 for $4.5 billion.
- It was half-built after Kinder Morgan abandoned the project.
Northern Gateway Rejection
- The Northern Gateway pipeline, proposed to ship oil from Edmonton to Kitimat, BC, was rejected.
- The court ruled that the government failed to consult Indigenous peoples.
Keystone XL's Turbulent Journey
- Keystone XL, meant to carry oil to the US Gulf Coast, was rejected twice by President Obama.
- President Trump revived it, but Biden rejected it again.