At Issue Carney’s Alberta pipeline partnership
Nov 28, 2025
Chantal Hébert, a political commentator, Andrew Coyne, a centre-right analyst, Althia Raj, a federal politics journalist, and Jason Markusoff, an Alberta energy reporter, dive into the controversial new pipeline partnership between Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta's Danielle Smith. They discuss the environmental implications, political dynamics, and industry reactions. There's skepticism around Alberta's commitments and concerns about potential concessions to the U.S. trade negotiations, showcasing the complex landscape of Canadian politics and energy policy.
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Politics Drive The Pipeline Deal
- The Alberta–federal partnership aligns two politically divergent parties around a common project.
- Andrew Coyne notes both Mark Carney and Danielle Smith gain political cover from the pact.
Carbon Price Gap Exposed
- Environment Canada modelling shows industrial carbon pricing alone would need an equivalency of about $400/ton to match proposed clean electricity rules.
- Althia Raj argues Alberta won't accept that price and the deal therefore weakens emissions outcomes.
Business Room Feels Relief
- Jason Markusoff describes the mood at Mark Carney's Chamber of Commerce speech as relieved, like a foot lifted off the chest.
- He says business and oil-sector audiences felt the deal cleared regulatory layers and made projects feel achievable.