Premier Eby tells Carney its unacceptable B.C. has been cut out of pipeline talks

Premier David Eby criticized Prime Minister Mark Carney for excluding British Columbia from pipeline negotiations with Alberta and Saskatchewan, stating that such treatment is unacceptable. He emphasized the need for B. C. and Coastal First Nations to be included in future discussions regarding the proposed pipeline, which could impact thousands of jobs and billions in projects. Reports indicate that Alberta and the federal government are close to finalizing a memorandum of understanding for a pipeline to B.

C. 's northern coast, along with potential exceptions to tanker bans. Eby expressed skepticism about the project, calling it a "communication exercise" without a defined route or private funding. He previously warned that the pipeline could threaten local economic stability and First Nations agreements. Federal Energy Minister Tim Hodgson assured that B.

C. would be consulted soon, highlighting the province's eligibility for numerous fast-tracked projects. Eby’s remarks reflect ongoing tensions over resource management and interprovincial cooperation in Canada. The situation underscores the complexities of balancing economic development with environmental and Indigenous concerns.