Alberta submits an application to the federal Major Projects Office regarding infrastructure, where Mark Carney is involved in balancing climate and energy trade-offs for the Pathways storage project.

The entities involved

• Major Projects Office →

  Infrastructure office in Canada

  • Ottawa launched streamlining of the Major Projects Office and outlined a National Electricity Strategy aiming to double grid capacity.Thu 14:27
  • Cabinet issued a directive to the Major Projects Office and fast-tracked Bill C-39 through both the House of Commons and Senate.Wed 23:59
• Alberta →

  province of Canada

  • Canadian companies are winding down DEI programs amid backlash, while Premier Smith pursues public sector reform.14:14
  • US President signed executive orders eliminating DEI from public sector hiring, sparking commentary in Alberta.14:14
• Mark Carney →

  24th prime minister of Canada since 2025

  • US President Donald Trump's stance is currently impacting ongoing trade talks regarding the extension of CUSMA with Mexico.12:58
  • Political developments include Marit Stiles' NDP trailing Liberals in polls, byelections involving Liberals vs PCs, Carney backing away from airport expansion, and Ford's reaction to Trump.11:58

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• The pipeline project running from Alberta to British Columbia was designated a national interest project.Oct 7
• Alberta and Canada are spearheading a pipeline project while First Nations challenge Mark Carney's designation in British Columbia.Nov 3
• The B.C. Premier announced a joint policy regarding oil tankers, specifically addressing pipeline projects originating in Alberta.Jul 2