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One day after Trump signs pipeline deal, PM Carney says Alberta will likely get new one

Prime Minister Mark Carney stated Friday that a new oil pipeline out of Alberta is "more likely than not," citing increased global demand for energy due to the war in Iran and Canada's need to diversify to Asian markets.
The government's push for a new pipeline follows a memorandum of understanding signed with Alberta late last year, which Carney describes as part of a "bigger package" aimed at reducing emissions associated with oil production.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith prefers a northern route, but Carney said, "Well, there are multiple routes where there could be a pipeline," as Coastal First Nations and Premier David Eby have raised objections.
President Donald Trump signed a presidential permit for the Bridger Pipeline expansion earlier this week, while Carney clarified Canada will not use energy or critical minerals as "leverage" in upcoming trade talks.
Despite Carney's "more probable than possible" characterization, the project remains uncertain and still requires an energy company to step forward to build the pipeline infrastructure.

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Alberta oil pipeline ‘more likely than not’: Prime Minister Carney

Ottawa may be leaning toward a southern route for a new pipeline as it would face fewer environmental hurdles and less Indigenous opposition, the Globe and Mail reported last week.

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