Henry Borden's Royal Commission Tames Canada's Energy Politics

A new episode of '3 Minute History Canada' reveals how Henry Borden's Royal Commission on Energy cleaned up the chaos of the 1956 pipeline debate and helped depoliticize energy issues.

The commission, which ran from 1957 to 1959, led to the creation of the independent National Energy Board in 1959 and the famous 'Borden Line' compromise that split Canada's oil markets.

This stability brought by the Borden Line lasted for decades, providing a blueprint for future energy politics.