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Carney Flags West Coast Pipeline as National Interest by Thursday

By Drooid · Oct 1, 2026, 2:16 PM UTC · How we work

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Prime Minister Mark Carney pledged partnership with Indigenous peoples on major infrastructure projects.
He announced the West Coast oil pipeline will be designated a project of national interest by Thursday.
The Coldwater Indian Band said the Major Projects Office failed to provide meaningful consultation on the pipeline.
NDP MP Leah Gazan called the government “out of touch” and criticized its commitment to true reconciliation.

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Prime Minister Mark Carney pledged partnership with Indigenous peoples on major infrastructure projects.
He announced the West Coast oil pipeline will be designated a project of national interest by Thursday.
The Coldwater Indian Band said the Major Projects Office failed to provide meaningful consultation on the pipeline.
NDP MP Leah Gazan called the government “out of touch” and criticized its commitment to true reconciliation.