Eby says it’s not him blocking Smith’s oil pipeline, it’s lack of money and proponent
- British Columbia Premier David Eby said at a Monday news conference in Seoul that he is not blocking Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's proposed oil pipeline to B.C.'s north coast.
- Eby explained that no pipeline project currently exists because there is no proponent or funding, meaning B.C. cannot approve it yet.
- He noted the province supports investments and said B.C. already has countless projects aiming to boost Western Canadian prosperity, some possibly involving Alberta.
- Eby emphasized that B.C. does not reject investment opportunities outright and assured that the government will address the matter if Smith is able to put forward a feasible proposal.
- This latest response follows Smith's Sunday claim she could convince Eby to approve the pipeline, but until funding and project proponents appear, B.C. maintains its position.
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Eby says he's not blocking Smith's oil pipeline, it's lack of money and proponent
British Columbia Premier David Eby says it's not him standing in the way of Alberta counterpart Danielle Smith's longed-for oil pipeline from Alberta to BC's north coast — it's that there's no proponent, no money and "no project right now."
Eby says it’s not him blocking Smith’s oil pipeline, it’s lack of money and proponent
British Columbia Premier David Eby says it’s not him standing in the way of Alberta counterpart Danielle Smith’s longed-for oil pipeline from Alberta to B.C.’s north coast — it’s that there’s no proponent, no money and “no project right now.”
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