Front Burner Hatchet buried? The politics of an Alberta energy deal
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Nov 26, 2025 In this discussion, Rosemary Barton, CBC's chief political correspondent, and Jason Markusoff, a Calgary-based political reporter, dive into the implications of a controversial energy deal between Alberta and Ottawa. They explore how this plan could bypass environmental laws to support a new oil pipeline while facing fierce opposition from Indigenous groups and B.C. Premier David Eby. The guests dissect past federal-provincial agreements, assess political motivations, and ponder whether the proposed deal will result in genuine change or remain a symbolic gesture.
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Deal Links Alberta Climate Steps To Pipeline Path
- The deal ties Alberta actions to federal changes: if Alberta adopts new climate measures, Ottawa will lift certain federal rules.
- That linkage aims to trade environmental concessions for a pathway to a northwest BC pipeline.
Carbon Policy Swap At The Core
- The memorandum will ask Alberta to adopt an industrial carbon price and invest in carbon capture.
- In return Ottawa would remove the federal clean electricity regulations and lift the oil and gas emissions cap.
Tanker Ban Exemption Is Conditional
- The deal could include a limited exemption to BC's tanker ban on the northwest coast if other conditions are met.
- That exemption is conditional on Indigenous support and British Columbia's engagement.