Ottawa and Alberta have struck a pipeline deal. What does it include?
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- Ottawa and Alberta have reached a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to advance a pipeline project that will transport bitumen from Alberta to Canada’s West Coast, aiming to increase capacity by 300,000 to 400,000 barrels per day for export to Asia.
- This agreement is significant as it represents a collaborative effort between provincial and federal governments to enhance Canada's energy infrastructure and bolster economic ties with Asian markets, potentially benefiting Alberta's oil industry.
- The pipeline deal comes amid ongoing tensions between Alberta and British Columbia regarding energy policies, including a controversial tanker ban in B.C. that restricts oil transport, highlighting the complexities of regional cooperation in Canada's energy sector.
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