Poilievre Says Pipeline Projects Shouldn’t Require Consensus

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said this week that major infrastructure projects like pipelines should proceed without requiring consensus from all stakeholders and provincial premiers, directly challenging the Liberal government’s approach to energy project approvals.

“You’re never going to get everybody to agree on every single project,” Poilievre told reporters on Parliament Hill. When asked whether consensus should be required if premiers disagree, he answered simply: “No.”

The comments come as Prime Minister Mark Carney has said his government will only support new pipelines if a broad consensus exists, a position that has drawn criticism from opposition parties and industry groups. Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin has defended the policy, saying Canadians want to see “unity” and “working together.”

Read: Kenney Accuses Carney of Contradicting the Constitution on Pipeline Authority 

Poilievre argued that waiting for universal agreement would paralyze development. “At the end of the day, if you wait until everybody agrees on everything, nothing will happen,” he said, pointing to Canada’s heavy dependence on US markets for oil exports.

According to government data, nearly 100 percent of Canada’s crude oil exports went to the U.S. in 2023, leaving the country vulnerable to potential American tariffs or trade disruptions.

BC Premier David Eby previously said that he won’t support a new pipeline, arguing that the Trans Mountain Expansion Project is already in place. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, meanwhile, has called for new pipeline infrastructure as a “nation-building project.”

During his campaign to become prime minister, the Conservative leader announced a “Canada First National Energy Corridor”. The proposal would provide pre-approved routes for pipelines and other infrastructure, with legally binding government commitments that couldn’t be reversed. He also pledged to repeal the Liberal government’s Bill C-69, which critics call the “no more pipelines act.”

Carney’s Liberal government faces pressure to diversify Canada’s energy exports while maintaining environmental standards and Indigenous consultation requirements. The government has said it supports making Canada an “energy superpower” but insists on maintaining consensus-based approaches to major projects.

Read: Mark Carney Wants More Than Pipelines 



Information for this story was found via the sources and companies mentioned. The author has no securities or affiliations related to the organizations discussed. Not a recommendation to buy or sell. Always do additional research and consult a professional before purchasing a security. The author holds no licenses.

One Response

Video Articles

Tariffs Spark New Race for Critical Metals | Rob McEwen

Antimony Resources: The Bald Hill Project

They Laughed at $3,000 Gold, Now We’re Headed for $4,000! | Sean Roosen – Osisko Development Corp.

Recommended

Steadright Begins Preliminary Economic Assessment On TitanBeach Project

Three Miners Trapped Underground At Newmont’s Red Chris Mine

Related News

Pierre Poilievre Lambasts Sean Fraser On Housing Immigrant Students: “A Devastating Critique of Himself”

Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre has taken aim at Housing and Infrastructure Minister Sean Fraser,...

Sunday, January 21, 2024, 07:19:00 AM

Trudeau’s Liberals Face Steep Uphill Battle as Conservative Lead Widens

Recent polls indicate Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the Liberal Party continue to face a...

Thursday, July 4, 2024, 12:10:00 PM

Alberta, Ontario Ink New Pipeline Plan Poised to Test Ottawa’s Climate Caps

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Ontario Premier Doug Ford have signed twin memoranda of understanding...

Tuesday, July 8, 2025, 10:44:00 AM

Latest Polls Show Conservatives Gaining More Support, Majority of Canadians Think Trudeau Should Step Down

As the fall season approaches, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s political future hangs in the balance,...

Tuesday, August 29, 2023, 12:40:00 PM

Poilievre Faces Record-Breaking Ballot, Local Opposition in Alberta Byelection

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre’s bid to return to Parliament is facing unexpected turbulence in what...

Tuesday, July 22, 2025, 02:59:00 PM