Prime Minister Mark Carney said there is momentum behind his nation-building agenda after receiving criticism from British Columbia Premier David Eby over the possible construction of a pipeline to his provinceβs coast.
Speaking in British Columbia on Thursday, Carney emphasized the need for infrastructure projects that benefit the entire country. 'We donβt want to hear what people are against,' Carney said, according to a transcript of his remarks. 'We want to hear what they are for.'
Eby had expressed concerns about the environmental impact of a pipeline that would transport oil or gas to the Pacific coast for export. The premier argued that such a project could undermine B.C.'s climate goals and risk spills in sensitive coastal waters.
Carney countered that the pipeline would create jobs and reduce Canada's reliance on foreign markets. 'This is about building a stronger, more united Canada,' he said. 'We can do this in a way that respects the environment and creates prosperity.'
The federal government has not yet approved any specific pipeline project, but Carney's comments signal a push for major energy infrastructure. The debate highlights ongoing tensions between federal economic priorities and provincial environmental concerns.
