US EditionHodgson says it’s ‘premature’ to draw conclusions about B.C. tanker ban fate
Federal and provincial leaders debate repealing a 2019 tanker ban that restricts crude oil shipments along BC's northern coast, with Alberta pushing for export access.
- On Monday, Energy and Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson said the government is close to providing clarity on whether Ottawa will repeal the tanker ban, as an MOU with Alberta commits to adjusting the Oil Tanker Moratorium Act if necessary.
- Pressured by industry and provincial leaders, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith urges Ottawa to repeal the West Coast tanker ban, calling federal climate policies overreach and necessary to reach overseas markets.
- Vancouver is a port on the West Coast that would have deepwater access to Asian markets, and critics say the Oil Tanker Moratorium Act bars vessels over 12,500 metric tonnes along northern B.C.'s coast.
- Coastal First Nations have rejected negotiation of the ban, saying it "is not up for negotiation" and Hodgson's office requested a meeting with them; BC Liberal MPs stress consent is required.
- Experts say removing the tanker ban would resolve only one obstacle, with Zach Parston of KPMG noting `Ultimately, these projects need to continue to be de-risked`.
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Hodgson says it's 'premature' to draw conclusions about B.C. tanker ban fate
OTTAWA — Federal Energy and Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson says it's "premature" for anyone to draw conclusions regarding the potential removal, or adjustment, of the West Coast tanker ban, since no pipeline route has been mapped out to bring
Hodgson says it's 'premature' to draw conclusions about B.C. tanker ban fate
OTTAWA — Federal Energy and Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson says it's "premature" for anyone to draw conclusions regarding the potential removal, or adjustment, of the West Coast tanker ban, since no pipeline route has been mapped out to bring
Hodgson says it's 'premature' to draw conclusions about B.C. tanker ban fate
OTTAWA — Federal Energy and Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson says it's "premature" for anyone to draw conclusions regarding the potential removal, or adjustment, of the West Coast tanker ban, since no pipeline route has been mapped out to bring
Hodgson says it's 'premature' to draw conclusions about B.C. tanker ban fate
OTTAWA — Federal Energy and Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson says it's "premature" for anyone to draw conclusions regarding the potential removal, or adjustment, of the West Coast tanker ban, since no pipeline route has been mapped out to bring
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