Alberta Energy Minister Believes New Pipeline Will Have Indigenous Support
Alberta Energy Minister Brian Jean says early consultations suggest Indigenous communities may support the province’s proposed oil pipeline to the Pacific coast, with a formal plan expected in June. The project, backed by an agreement with the federal government, would likely run through northern British Columbia and include potential Indigenous co-ownership, though some groups remain strongly opposed. While the province advances planning and regulatory steps, issues around environmental concerns, coastal tanker restrictions and ongoing negotiations over carbon pricing remain.
