Hub Podcasts We’re not done building pipelines in Canada
Jun 27, 2025
Heather Exner-Piro, Director of Energy at the McDonnell-Laurie A. Institute, discusses the future of pipeline construction in Canada. She challenges the notion that new projects are a thing of the past, emphasizing the critical political and economic factors at play. The conversation dives into the balance of Indigenous consent, legislative shifts, and the persistent demand for oil. Exner-Piro advocates for a responsible approach to resource management that harmonizes environmental concerns with Canada's energy needs.
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Pipeline Politics and Reality
- Canada's pipeline politics use the promise of pipelines to manage regional demands without delivering.
- Despite claims, the continued value of oil and gas makes new pipelines inevitable in Canada.
Prince Rupert Gas Pipeline Example
- The Prince Rupert gas transmission pipeline is under construction with approval from B.C.
- It circumvents federal oversight and shows that some pipelines are politically feasible in Canada.
Oil Pipeline to BC Coast Prospects
- A major interprovincial oil pipeline to B.C.'s coast remains the key contested project.
- Political compromises and shifting attitudes hint at potential progress despite past obstacles.
