Power & Politics Liberal minister resigns in protest of Alberta energy deal
Nov 27, 2025
Join Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, who champions a controversial pipeline memorandum of understanding, and Federal Minister Tim Hodgson, who defends it as an economic necessity while emphasizing environmental safeguards. British Columbia Premier David Eby, however, strongly opposes the deal, calling it an 'energy vampire' that threatens local projects and Indigenous rights. As tensions rise, they delve into the complexities of environmental commitments, economic aspirations, and the potential fallout of a divided political landscape.
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Guilbeault Quits Cabinet Over Climate Concerns
- Steven Guilbeault resigned from cabinet over the MOU, citing lack of Indigenous consultation and environmental rollbacks.
- He remains a Liberal MP but left his ministerial role in protest.
Pipeline Tied To Carbon Capture And Regulatory Carve-Outs
- The MOU links a West Coast pipeline to the Pathways carbon capture project as a conditional package.
- Ottawa agreed to scale back several federal regulations to restore Alberta's investment confidence.
Get A Proponent And Indigenous Partners First
- Alberta says it needs a private sector proponent to build any pipeline and won't fund it itself.
- Seek industry partners and Indigenous co-ownership before expecting a project to proceed.