The federal election coincides with the anniversary of the Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion, amidst a positive public sentiment towards pipelines. Both Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and Liberal Leader Mark Carney are emphasizing energy infrastructure to bolster the economy and reduce reliance on U.S. oil. They advocate for rapid regulatory processes for major projects and potentially altering ownership of the Trans Mountain project. Experts highlight a need for enhanced government involvement in energy infrastructure development, harkening back to pre-1970s practices in Canada.
If the next government wants to put more pipelines in the ground, experts say that could include different strategies such as taking an ownership stake in one, or reducing red tape for private companies.
The two campaign front-runners are both emphasizing energy infrastructure, driven by U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs and threats of annexing Canada.
For now, the parallels between the Liberal and Conservative platforms speaks to a broader acknowledgement that Canada needs to be more involved in building energy infrastructure.
Both leaders are pitching some version of an energy corridor, though Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has more directly emphasized pipelines.
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