Overview

• Culture Minister Steven Guilbeault stated that Canada should fully utilize existing pipelines, such as the underused Trans Mountain pipeline, before considering new construction.
• Prime Minister Mark Carney expressed openness to building new pipelines if a national consensus is reached, marking a shift from his campaign stance on maintaining the emissions cap.
• Carney also indicated potential changes to the emissions cap on oil and gas production and the Impact Assessment Act, responding to industry demands for regulatory relief.
• Canada’s oil and gas sector has called for the repeal of the emissions cap and the Impact Assessment Act, citing concerns over the current regulatory environment.
• The debate highlights tensions within the government, with differing public positions from key cabinet members on energy infrastructure and climate policy.