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Canada Prioritizes LNG, Nuclear Over Pipelines in Energy Plan

9/11/2025

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Prime Minister Mark Carney's government will announce national interest projects, excluding oil pipelines, despite aiming to make Canada an "energy superpower."
Future pipeline support may occur with private sector involvement and provincial agreement.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith supports a pipeline to northern British Columbia, citing federal barriers to investment.
The government will prioritize liquefied natural gas and nuclear energy projects.
A new Major Projects Office in Calgary will expedite approvals and involve Indigenous leaders in its advisory council.

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Prime Minister Mark Carney's government will announce national interest projects, excluding oil pipelines, despite aiming to make Canada an "energy superpower."
Future pipeline support may occur with private sector involvement and provincial agreement.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith supports a pipeline to northern British Columbia, citing federal barriers to investment.
The government will prioritize liquefied natural gas and nuclear energy projects.
A new Major Projects Office in Calgary will expedite approvals and involve Indigenous leaders in its advisory council.