Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe announced Wednesday that all pipeline permits for routes heading east, west, or south will be “considered pre-approved,” as Canadian officials seek to protect cross-border trade amid tariff threats.
Moe made the announcement on X while visiting Washington with business leaders to fend off potential US tariffs threatened by President Donald Trump.
“The path to continental energy dominance is to increase non-tariff North American trade,” Moe wrote, specifically highlighting projects like the Keystone XL pipeline. The Saskatchewan government later defended its position in a statement, saying “development of those pipelines has been slowed down by regulatory policies and federal politics.”
The initiative comes a day after Trump expressed interest in reviving Keystone XL, which was canceled during the Biden administration. Trump promised “easy approvals” and an “almost immediate start” if the pipeline company returned.
“The company building the Keystone XL Pipeline that was viciously jettisoned by the incompetent Biden Administration should come back to America, and get it built,” Trump posted.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith quickly endorsed Trump’s comments, urging the president to prioritize pipeline projects over tariffs on Canadian goods.
Despite provincial enthusiasm, South Bow Corp., involved in the original project, indicated it has “moved on” from the venture.
Interprovincial pipelines and those crossing the Canada-US border would still require federal approval through the Canada Energy Regulator, regardless of provincial promises.
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