Power & Politics Alberta premier gets boos from own party for optimism with Canada
Nov 28, 2025
Taleb Nur-Muhammad, a Liberal MP for Vancouver—Granville, discusses B.C. Liberal MPs' mixed reactions to the controversial MOU involving an oil pipeline. Eleanor Olszewski, the Federal Minister for Prairies Economic Development, defends the MOU as crucial for economic growth, despite skepticism from Alberta residents. Grand Chief Stuart Phillip from the Union of BC Indian Chiefs vehemently opposes the pipeline, emphasizing the need for proper Indigenous consultation and rejecting any suggestion of bitumen transportation. The tensions around the proposal highlight deep political divides.
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B.C. Fears Being Cut Out Of Pipeline Talks
- British Columbia feels excluded and fears the MOU threatens coastal projects and Indigenous consent.
- Premier David Eby warned federal-Alberta cooperation could jeopardize billions in BC investments.
UCP Base Reacts Coldly To Cooperation Pitch
- Danielle Smith faced boos from her UCP base when she urged confidence that Canada can work.
- Hardline UCP members remained skeptical and pushed separatism and referendum momentum.
BC Liberals Torn Between Constituents And Party
- Liberal MPs in BC are conflicted and worried about local climate and Indigenous concerns.
- Taleb Nur-Muhammad emphasized unity behind process, consent and major-project criteria.