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Alberta is planning to announce details about a new West Coast oil pipeline on Thursday, July 2. The province is acting as the main supporter of this project, which aims to transport a million barrels of oil daily from the oilsands to a West Coast port. This announcement comes as Alberta needs to submit its pipeline proposal to the federal government, possibly by July 1. However, experts are expressing doubts about the project's practical success, suggesting skepticism is justified. Readers should watch for the details of Alberta's announcement and how these expert concerns are addressed.
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Jargon, Translated
- Oilsands
- Vast deposits of a type of sand containing petroleum that can be mined and processed into oil.
- Proponent
- A person or group that formally suggests or supports a plan or proposal.
- Federal major projects office
- A government office created to speed up the approval process for large infrastructure projects considered important for the country.
- Federal-provincial energy accord
- An agreement between the national government and one or more provincial governments concerning energy policy and projects.
Original Reporting
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BNN Bloomberg
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Market Outlook: Lower oil prices lift appeal of Canadian energy stocks
BNN Bloomberg
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‘Enormous potential’: Japan looks to new Canadian oil pipeline as Middle East supply crunch drags on
National Post
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Randall Denley: The Ontario-Alberta oil pipeline proposal isn’t helping
CBC News
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Alberta-Ontario pipeline proposal faces criticism over costs, need and lack of Indigenous consultation
Global News
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A look at defunct past pipeline pitches and their recent revivals
Le Devoir
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Vers la relance d’un projet de pipeline traversant le Québec?
CTV News
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Alberta-Ontario pipeline 'makes no sense economically': analyst | Alberta Primetime - CTV News
CTV News
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Smith, Ford pitch new cross-Canada pipeline - CTV News
CTV News
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Pipeline Announcement - CTV News
National Observer
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Oil expert doubts Alberta and Ontario's pipeline can deliver
The Tyee
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Please Advise! Did BC Just Get Shafted by a Pipeline?
TVA Nouvelles
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Un pipeline de 3300 km: l'Ontario et l'Alberta dévoilent le tracé proposé
CTV News
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New pipeline could run through Manitoba - CTV News
BNN Bloomberg
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Resource Works welcomes Cooperative Prosperity Agreement and new oil pipeline proposal as landmark day for Canada’s resource economy
BNN Bloomberg
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A look at defunct past pipeline pitches and their recent revivals
APTN News
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Premiers Smith, Ford unveil proposed west-east oil pipeline route
Radio-Canada
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L’Alberta et l’Ontario proposent un pipeline de 3300 km
National Post
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Afternoon front page: Canada banks on Germany for new subs; Ford and Smith’s pipeline pact; and more
Financial Post
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News of the day: New Alberta-Ontario pipeline, Rogers becomes sole MLSE owner, overturning the foreign homebuyer ban, stock attachment, Bank of Canada surveys and more
National Post
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A ‘quarter to a third’ of Smith’s caucus against pipeline deal with Ottawa, says former MLA
National Observer
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Will taxpayers be on the hook for the new Alberta-Ontario pipeline?
CTV News
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'Very low probability of success': Analyst questions pipeline proposal - CTV News
CTV News
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'Very low probability of success': Analyst questions pipeline proposal - CTV News
National Post
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Scott Stinson: Doug Ford and Danielle Smith are Canada’s new oil barons
iPolitics
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Ontario, Alberta to weigh feasibility of new crude oil pipeline linking oil sands to Sarnia
CTV News
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Cross-Canada oil pipeline is important to Canada’s sovereignty: Lecce - CTV News
CTV News
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Cross-Canada oil pipeline is important to Canada’s sovereignty: Lecce - CTV News
National Post
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Alberta, Ontario announce proposal for new west-east oil pipeline and minerals corridor
National Observer
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Premiers Smith, Ford unveil proposed west-east oil pipeline route
Le Devoir
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L’Alberta et l’Ontario proposent le tracé d’un nouveau pipeline ouest-est
Financial Post
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Trans Mountain 3.0 Revives Indigenous Pipeline Ownership Push
Financial Post
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Smith, Ford pitch new oil pipeline from Alberta to Ontario
Global News
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Ontario, Alberta push to advance 3,300 km east-west oil pipeline
Financial Post
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Ontario, Alberta Pitch Cross-Canada Oil Pipeline to Ease US Reliance
CTV News
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Danielle Smith, Doug Ford announce proposed cross-Canada oil pipeline corridor - CTV News
CBC News
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Alberta mayors along proposed new pipeline route rally behind project
CTV News
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Separatists say pipeline agreement not a victory - CTV News
CTV News
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One pipeline hurdle down, several more to go: experts - CTV News
CTV News
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Fierce backlash to federal pipeline proposal - CTV News
CBC News
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Will Alberta pipeline proposal move voters ahead of separation vote?
CBC News
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B.C. Interior leaders warn new pipeline could strain small communities
CTV News
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Separatists say pipeline agreement not a victory - CTV News
National Observer
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NDP's Nenshi supportive of public cash for Alberta pipeline, wants honesty from Smith
BNN Bloomberg
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Market Outlook: Canada’s pipeline proposal boosts growth prospects
Global News
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Alberta proposes new pipeline, but hurdles to construction, profitability remain
Global News
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Environmental groups wanted to see clear decarbonization commitment in pipeline plan
CBC News
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Taxpayers could be on hook for West Coast pipeline, but it's a 'good investment': Energy minister
BNN Bloomberg
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Who are the partners behind a proposed new West Coast oil pipeline?
National Post
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Alberta wins praise for stressing Indigenous support in new pipeline plan
CTV News
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CTV National News: Planned Alberta-B.C. pipeline takes major step forward - CTV News
CTV News
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CTV National News: Planned Alberta-B.C. pipeline takes major step forward - CTV News
CTV News
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New pipeline will ‘only fuel climate change’: Guilbeault - CTV News
Financial Post
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Resource Works welcomes Cooperative Prosperity Agreement and new oil pipeline proposal as landmark day for Canada’s resource economy
Global News
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Who are the partners behind a proposed new West Coast oil pipeline?
Le Devoir
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Le financement public du pipeline albertain ne passe pas chez l’opposition
Financial Post
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Canadian stocks enjoy broad gains after new pipeline proposal
Financial Post
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Carney-Smith pipeline deal puts West Coast exports back on the table
APTN News
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Alberta seeks First Nations’ collaboration on pipeline amid separation feud
The Tyee
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Inside Carney’s Pipeline Deal with Alberta and BC
CTV News
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Not the North: Alberta pipeline to take different route - CTV News
CTV News
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Not the North: Alberta pipeline to take different route - CTV News
National Post
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Rob Breakenridge: OK, Carney, now approve the pipeline for real
CBC News
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Why expansion of Delta container port is going hand-in-hand with Alberta pipeline proposal
CBC News
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Alberta pitches southern route for West Coast pipeline, with a price tag of $35B or more
Financial Post
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Canada’s Carney Taps State-Owned Firm to Build Oil Pipeline to Serve Asia
iPolitics
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Canada, Alberta and Pembina emerge as proponents of new bitumen pipeline
Radio-Canada
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Pipeline : Ottawa et l’Alberta choisissent un tracé au sud de la Colombie-Britannique
Le Devoir
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Le pipeline de sables bitumineux promis par Mark Carney sera construit
CTV News
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Extended: Alberta pitches new bitumen pipeline route to B.C. Coast - CTV News
CTV News
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Extended: Alberta pitches new bitumen pipeline route to B.C. Coast - CTV News
CTV News
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Southern route proposed for new B.C. pipeline - CTV News
CTV News
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Southern route proposed for new B.C. pipeline - CTV News
National Observer
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Trans Mountain Corp to build new oil pipeline along existing route to BC Lower Mainland
National Observer
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Government-owned Trans Mountain to lead $35-44 billion oil pipeline to BC Lower Mainland
CBC News
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Why bridge and tunnel politics helped make the B.C.-Ottawa pipeline truce happen
CTV News
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LIVE: Carney, Smith provide update on proposed oil pipeline - CTV News
National Observer
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BC, feds reach deal on LNG that keeps tanker ban in place
BNN Bloomberg
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Alberta pitches new bitumen pipeline route to B.C. coast with TMX, Pembina partners
CTV News
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Alberta, Ottawa to announce new pipeline details - CTV News
CBC News
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Alberta premier talks about importance of reliable energy sources
National Post
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Alberta officially submits West Coast oil pipeline project along southern route
iPolitics
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B.C. secures billions in federal funding, pledges ‘good faith’ on Alberta pipeline
BNN Bloomberg
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Alberta update on West Coast oil pipeline postponed
Financial Post
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Carney to keep North B.C. tanker ban as Alberta to unveil pipeline proposal
Financial Post
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Carney to keep North B.C. tanker ban as Alberta to unveil pipeline proposal
Global News
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B.C. will not fight decision in court if pipeline is built from Alberta to the coast: Eby
Global News
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Ottawa will ‘fully’ maintain B.C. tanker ban, Carney and Eby say
CBC News
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Alberta pitches new West Coast oil pipeline to B.C.'s South Coast
iPolitics
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Alberta update on West Coast oil pipeline postponed
APTN News
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Alberta Premier’s update on west coast oil pipeline submission postponed
CTV News
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Alberta government expected to announce pipeline deal - CTV News
Global News
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Alberta’s Smith set to unveil details of proposed oil pipeline
National Observer
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Alberta Premier Smith to announce details of West Coast oil pipeline
CBC News
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Alberta government to announce details for West Coast pipeline proposal
National Observer
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Alberta's Pacific pipeline bailout is a pipe dream
National Observer
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A timeline of Danielle Smith’s pipeline push
BNN Bloomberg
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Alberta planning post-Canada Day pipeline announcement
National Observer
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Alberta poised to make West Coast pipeline announcement on Thursday
CTV News
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Smith to reveal more details about pipeline proposal - CTV News
CTV News
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Smith to reveal more details about pipeline proposal - CTV News
BNN Bloomberg
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Canada’s South Bow to develop new Wyoming-Oklahoma pipeline project with U.S.-based Bridger: Reuters
CTV News
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Alberta set to announce pipeline next steps - CTV News
CTV News
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Alberta set to announce pipeline next steps - CTV News
BNN Bloomberg
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Alberta poised to make West Coast pipeline announcement later this week
CTV News
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CTV National News: Continued uncertainty ahead for CUSMA as deadline nears - CTV News
CTV News
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Alberta pipeline announcement expected Thursday - CTV News
iPolitics
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Alberta poised to make West Coast pipeline announcement later this week
CTV News
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Alberta, Ottawa MOU pipeline details to be revealed Thursday - CTV News
CTV News
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Alberta premier to announce pipeline plan - CTV News
Radio-Canada
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L’Alberta dévoilera jeudi les détails de son projet de nouveau pipeline
Global News
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Alberta to detail ‘million-barrel-per-day’ pipeline to West Coast Thursday
BNN Bloomberg
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Alberta’s Danielle Smith to announce next steps for pipeline proposal on Thursday
National Post
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Alberta to unveil West Coast pipeline proposal on Thursday
CTV News
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Alberta has until July 1 to submit pipeline proposal - CTV News
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Fact Spine
Claims visible in the tracked coverage, grouped by confidence.
Confirmed Facts
- The pipeline would carry up to one million barrels per day from the oilsands to a yet-to-be-determined West Coast tanker port.Reported by: National Observer, BNN Bloomberg
- Experts say industry skepticism is well warranted.Reported by: National Observer, BNN Bloomberg
- A federal-provincial energy accord was signed.Reported by: National Observer, BNN Bloomberg
- Alberta is poised to make an announcement about its new West Coast oil pipeline plans on Thursday.Reported by: National Observer, BNN Bloomberg
- Sam Blackett, press secretary to Premier Danielle Smith, confirmed a 'major announcement' on July 2.Reported by: National Observer, BNN Bloomberg
- The announcement will share new details about the province's submission to the federal major projects office.Reported by: National Observer, BNN Bloomberg
- The federal major projects office was established a year ago to speed along infrastructure deemed in Canada's national interest.Reported by: National Observer, BNN Bloomberg
- Alberta is acting as a proponent for a new pipeline.Reported by: National Observer, BNN Bloomberg
Unverified / Single Source
- Alberta has a deadline of July 1 to submit a pipeline proposal.Source: CTV News
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Radio-Canada
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Global Landscape
Tone vs. ComplexityThis chart maps all articles based on their overall tone (Negative to Positive) and complexity (Surface-level to Nuanced), independent of specific themes.
Expert Skepticism
← Experts voice skepticism about the pipeline's viability.
Experts are not a focus; the announcement is presented straightforwardly. →
Government Agency Focus
← Focus on the federal major projects office and its role.
Focus on Alberta's proactive role as proponent. →
Timeline Certainty
← Uncertainty or questions about the July 1 deadline.
Certainty or acceptance of the July 1 deadline. →
Analyzed Articles
CBC News: Why expansion of Delta container port is going hand-in-hand with Alberta pipeline proposal
BNN Bloomberg: Alberta update on West Coast oil pipeline postponed
Sources: Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, Prime Minister Mark Carney, those pushing for the province to quit Confederation
Frame: Economic ConsequencesConflict/Strategy
Loaded words: million-barrel-a-day, pave the way, separating from Canada, quit Confederation, long-standing...
Global News: Alberta’s Smith set to unveil details of proposed oil pipeline
Sources: Sam Blackett
Frame: Economic Consequences
Loaded words: new one-million-barrel-per-day
BNN Bloomberg: Alberta planning post-Canada Day pipeline announcement
Frame: Economic ConsequencesConflict/Strategy
Loaded words: self-imposed deadline, major announcement, yet-to-be-determined B.C. port
National Observer: Alberta poised to make West Coast pipeline announcement on Thursday
Sources: Sam Blackett
Frame: Economic ConsequencesConflict/Strategy
Loaded words: poised, major announcement, speed along infrastructure, deemed in Canada's national interest, yet-to-be-determined
CTV News: Smith to reveal more details about pipeline proposal - CTV News
Frame: Conflict/Strategy
BNN Bloomberg: Canada’s South Bow to develop new Wyoming-Oklahoma pipeline project with U.S.-based Bridger: Reuters
Sources: Canada’s South Bow, the companies
Frame: Economic Consequences
CTV News: Alberta set to announce pipeline next steps - CTV News
Frame: Economic Consequences
CTV News: Alberta set to announce pipeline next steps - CTV News
Frame: Economic Consequences
BNN Bloomberg: Alberta poised to make West Coast pipeline announcement later this week
Sources: Sam Blackett
Frame: Economic ConsequencesConflict/Strategy
Loaded words: poised, major announcement, well warranted, national interest
iPolitics: Alberta poised to make West Coast pipeline announcement later this week
Sources: Sam Blackett, press secretary to Premier Danielle Smith
Frame: Economic ConsequencesConflict/Strategy
Loaded words: poised, major announcement, speed along, national interest
Entity Sentiment
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