The Potential for LNG Export and its Challenges

Canada has the opportunity to influence the climate change debate by exporting liquefied natural gas (LNG) to markets in Eastern Europe and Asia. However, this would require significant infrastructure changes, regulatory streamlining, and trade-offs. The current Canadian approach to major projects, which involves consensus-building and taking time to ensure everything is in order, has hindered progress. Canada needs to embrace a more global perspective and include indigenous nations in the decision-making process. Examples from the United States demonstrate the potential for success with LNG export projects.