Is a new pipeline finally coming to Alberta?

Added: 2026-05-28

[00:00:00]So Mark Carney and Daniel Smith just made a deal on oil pipelines and carbon pricing and people on all sides are reacting. Prime Minister and Alberta's Premier Daniel Smith announced a new agreement focused on expanding pipeline infrastructure and working together on energy policy. The agreement includes support for speeding up major energy projects, pipeline development, and changes tied to industrial carbon pricing. This is significant because Carney campaigned heavily on climate action, but is now working closely with Alberta's oil industry. Daniel Smith says this is a major win for Alberta, arguing the province's oil and gas sector is essential to Canada's economy and energy security. But critics say this deal sends an opposite message of what climate scientists have been warning about. Instead of reducing fossil fuel dependence, Canada is still investing heavily into long-term oil expansion. So politically, Carney is trying to balance two things at once.

[00:00:49]keeping support from climate conscious voters while also keeping Alberta and the energy sector on side. So the question is, can Canada seriously meet climate targets while continuing to expand oil infrastructure? Let us know what your thoughts are in the comments.