The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge Good Talk -- The Pipeline Deal That Could Make or Break The Liberals
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Nov 28, 2025 Calgary recently erupted in applause for a controversial pipeline deal that has both supporters and detractors buzzing. Mark Carney's agreement could reshape Alberta's energy landscape but has sparked backlash from the BC government and Indigenous groups. Experts warn it undermines Trudeau's climate initiatives and could lead to legal challenges. Meanwhile, rising electricity demands from data centers and political fallout from recent resignations add layers of complexity to the situation. Will the Liberals regain Alberta's trust, or are they risking further electoral losses?
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Regional Rift Over Energy Deal
- The Carney deal won applause in Alberta but alienated BC and some Liberals, revealing deep regional fractures on energy policy.
- Chantal Hébert warns voters who supported climate-forward Liberals will feel betrayed without clearer justification for the shift.
Electricity Carve-Outs Threaten Climate Goals
- Carving out Alberta from electricity regulations risks increasing fossil-fuel electricity and undoing past emissions reductions.
- Chantal Hébert argues promised carbon price hikes do not offset those carve-outs and weaken Canada's climate agenda.
Decarbonized Barrels And Diversification
- The memorandum links energy development to carbon capture and diversification strategies like nuclear and interties.
- Bruce Anderson sees potential merit if industry meets commitments and decarbonized barrels are produced.