Canada Lists Pacific Link Pipeline as Project of National Interest

Fort McMurray in Alberta has overcome many challenges, including a devastating forest fire a decade ago.

The region holds the fourth-largest oil reserve in the world and produces over three and a half million barrels of oil every day, generating more than $40 billion for the Canadian economy annually.

Mark Carney announced that Canada will remain a country with high standards but can build projects at scale and speed by streamlining approval processes.

The government proposes to list the West Coast Pipeline, now known as Pacific Link, as a project of national interest under the Building Canada Act.