Alberta’s Smith calls on Carney to speed up major project approvals

Chance of privately developed pipeline almost ‘zero’ if no government stopgap: former Alberta energy minister

Premier Danielle Smith demanded Ottawa fast-track approvals of export line in wake of U.S. activity in Venezuela, as one of her former ministers warned that any private project would now need public support.

Alberta Premier Smith Asks Carney for Quick Pipeline Approval Amid Venezuela Events

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she met with Prime Minister Mark Carney on Jan. 9 to urge him to expedite approvals for construction of an oil pipeline from Alberta to the B.C. coast in light of the events in Venezuela. Smith said that Alberta will now submit a pipeline proposal to Ottawa’s Major Projects Office at an earlier date than previously announced, and also called on Carney to accelerate the approval process. “It is clear recent eve…

Alberta’s Smith calls on Carney to speed up major project approvals

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is calling on Ottawa to further speed up its approval process for major projects, saying she wants to see applications approved within six months.

Alberta premier demands pipeline approval by fall in wake of Venezuela conflict

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is calling for Ottawa to approve a new heavy oil pipeline to the West Coast by the fall.

Danielle Smith calls on Carney to speed up major project approvals

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says renewed production in Venezuela would see more crude bound for U.S. refineries and create further competition for Canadian oil.