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A federal Conservative motion calling for a new pipeline to British Columbia’s coast was voted down in Parliament on Tuesday. The post Conservative motion on new B.C. pipeline defeated in Parliament appeared first on AM 1150.

Alberta and the federal government revealed the details Thursday of a much-anticipated agreement that includes a commitment to develop “one or more” new pipelines to increase oil exports to Asian markets — but British Columbia was largely left out of talks.  The post Alberta, Ottawa strike deal on new oil pipelines; B.C. largely left out appeared first on AM 1150.

Premier David Eby says he warned Mark Carney that B.C. won’t support a new pipeline to the province’s north coast without Indigenous consent or private backing, amid reports Ottawa and Alberta have struck a deal to pursue the project. The post Eby raises red flags as Ottawa, Alberta move toward pipeline agreement appeared first on AM 1150.

Alberta’s push for a pipeline through northern B.C. is threatening to cause friction, even as leaders presented a united front after the First Ministers’ meeting.