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Carney, Smith Designate Trans Mountain Pipeline National Interest

By Drooid · Oct 1, 2026, 2:01 PM UTC · How we work

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Prime Minister Mark Carney and Premier Danielle Smith announced the pipeline’s national-interest designation.
The designation must be completed by Oct. 1, activating Bill C-5 fast-tracking of approvals.
The 1,250-km pipeline is estimated to cost $35.2-$43.7 billion.
Alberta and Trans Mountain will each own 45%, Pembina 10%, and the line will move over one million barrels daily.
Indigenous groups and environmental organizations warn fast-tracking could breach consultation duties and harm marine ecosystems.

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Prime Minister Mark Carney and Premier Danielle Smith announced the pipeline’s national-interest designation.
The designation must be completed by Oct. 1, activating Bill C-5 fast-tracking of approvals.
The 1,250-km pipeline is estimated to cost $35.2-$43.7 billion.
Alberta and Trans Mountain will each own 45%, Pembina 10%, and the line will move over one million barrels daily.
Indigenous groups and environmental organizations warn fast-tracking could breach consultation duties and harm marine ecosystems.