Canada may approve a new oil pipeline. First Nations fear another ‘worst-case scenario’
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- Prime Minister Mark Carney is considering lifting a 53-year-old tanker ban to facilitate a new oil pipeline project from Alberta to British Columbia, which has raised significant concerns among First Nations communities about potential environmental risks and the possibility of a catastrophic spill.
- The proposed pipeline is critical for the Canadian government's energy strategy, aiming to enhance oil transportation from Alberta's oil sands to the Pacific coast, but it faces fierce opposition from Indigenous groups who argue it threatens their lands and waters.
- This situation highlights ongoing tensions between provincial interests and Indigenous rights, as First Nations have vowed to challenge the project, reflecting broader debates about resource development, environmental protection, and the need for meaningful consultation with Indigenous communities.
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