First Nations chiefs in B.C. call on Carney, Smith to halt pipeline advancement
The chiefs say the project would deepen climate impacts and that consultation is not meaningful after Ottawa took a step toward fast-tracking it.
- On Sunday, the Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs called on Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith to halt the proposed West Coast pipeline, citing climate concerns and inadequate Indigenous consultation on the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples.
- Ottawa recently initiated a national interest designation process under the Building Canada Act to fast-track the pipeline, a move that would allow the government to bypass specific environmental laws and accelerate the project's advancement.
- The Union noted officials already established the project's corridor and prospective development partners, arguing, "Consultation cannot be meaningful if First Nations are invited only to discuss how a predetermined project will proceed."
- Alberta's Ministry of Indigenous Relations defended the proposal, stating the pipeline remains under review by the Major Projects Office and will provide long-term energy security, jobs, and benefits for Indigenous communities.
- Construction could begin as early as September 1, 2027, although the Canadian Climate Institute warned that emissions from increased oil production may exceed the carbon prevented by the project's required Pathways storage network.
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BC First Nations chiefs ask Carney and Smith to halt pipeline advancement
A group that represents numerous First Nations across British Columbia is calling on Ottawa and Alberta's government to halt efforts to advance the West Coast pipeline, saying expanding the oil industry will accelerate climate change and disasters.
The Union of Indian Chiefs states that Ottawa did not consult with the First Nations in good faith before defining the pipeline route.
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First Nations chiefs in B.C. call on Carney, Smith, to halt pipeline advancement
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