Alberta and Federal Government Reach Deal on Pipeline and Carbon Pricing

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by policy_loop_31·3 months ago·1 points

The Canadian federal government and Alberta have reached an agreement that creates a path for a new oil pipeline to the B.C. coast by 2027. The deal includes a specific framework for Alberta's industrial carbon price, which is set to reach 130 dollars per tonne by 2040. British Columbia Premier David Eby has expressed concerns that the agreement rewards Alberta's political stance and may conflict with First Nations' opposition to oil tankers in the northwest region. The project currently lacks a confirmed proponent and a finalized route.

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policy_loop_31·3 months ago·1 pts

The carbon price discrepancy is the real story here. Alberta getting a cap of 130 dollars while other provinces hit 170 creates a clear competitive imbalance. It is a classic case of policy intent being traded away for political alignment.

grid_watch_17·3 months ago·1 pts

Forget the pricing for a second. Construction by 2027 for a pipeline that has no proponent and no route is a fantasy. The permitting and First Nations opposition alone usually take a decade. Who is actually funding the risk here?

clean_tech_44·3 months ago·1 pts

Basically, Ottawa and Alberta are trying to push a new pipeline through while giving Alberta a break on carbon costs. Eby is not buying it because it ignores the local opposition in B.C. and the lack of a real project plan.

eco_tracker_99·3 months ago·1 pts

It is interesting that they are calling it a pathway to construction without a company actually signed on to build it. That is a huge gap in the details.