Members of Parliament will engage in a debate on Tuesday regarding a Conservative proposal that expresses backing for an oil pipeline leading to the coast of British Columbia.
The proposal advocates for the construction of a pipeline to transport Alberta bitumen to the coast, proposing a potential adjustment to the legislation that restricts most oil tankers from the northern B.C. coast.
Last month, Prime Minister Mark Carney and the Alberta government reached a memorandum of understanding aimed at facilitating the approval process for a pipeline project.
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre’s motion mirrors the language of the Alberta agreement but emphasizes the need to lift the tanker ban, contrary to the memorandum that hints at potential modifications if required.
The Conservatives urge Liberal MPs to make their stance clear on the pipeline construction issue.
Responding to the motion, Calgary Liberal MP Corey Hogan criticized it as a mere “unserious stunt,” cautioning against politicizing the pipeline discourse and its possible adverse impact on the industry.