BC Chiefs Demand Pipeline Halt Amid Climate Change Fears

The Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs is calling on Ottawa and Alberta's government to halt efforts to advance the West Coast pipeline, saying expanding the oil industry will accelerate climate change and disasters.

In a statement issued August 9, 2026, the chiefs emphasized that the proposed pipeline would have devastating consequences for their communities and the environment.

They urged Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier David Smith to put the project on hold until further review is conducted.