When asked if they would support pipeline expansion of either LNG or oil to get Canadian resources to markets other than the US, 7 in 10 Canadians said they approve. (70.3%) with a near majority strongly approving. (49.2%). This includes clear majority approvals in every region of Canada, highest in Alberta (80%) and lowest in the Prairies (61%).
Interesting findings by Mainstreet. Especially abt QC.
Logistically challenging, but if there’s an actual market for a new pipeline, it might be a better option than doing through the Rockies and negotiating with First Nations that simply aren’t interested. Manitoba seems to have buy-in from a lot of Indigenous communities, at least at this early stage of the game (so early that you could argue it’s not really a “stage” at all).
But there’s also a significant possibility that despite whatever letters of understanding we have with Germany or whoever, the market simply isn’t there, or won’t be within a few years. Asia is steadily moving to renewables, and Europe probably isn’t too far behind.
Exactly, it’s a big if. I don’t think the best way to allocate public infrastructure resources should be to a pipeline, but with well-researched justification, I could be open to a proposal.
Problem is that the AB government and media seem fixated on continually suggesting the one pipeline pathway that no other province or First Nation wants at all…