Liberals REJECT pipeline motion as party divisions take centre stage
Carney’s caucus faces scrutiny after signalling it won’t support a motion that mirrors the Alberta energy deal — raising doubts about the government’s commitment to the pipeline it agreed to.
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberals are dismissing claims their caucus is split over the Alberta–Ottawa energy accord, even as they prepare to vote against a Conservative motion that mirrors the exact wording of the memorandum of understanding Carney signed with Premier Danielle Smith last month.
The agreement endorsed building a pipeline to the B.C. coast, but Energy Minister Tim Hodgson says today’s motion is merely “a cynical ploy to divide us” and insists the party is united — despite visible internal dissent.
Former cabinet minister Steven Guilbeault amplified those doubts with a Toronto Star op-ed arguing that “Canadians appear to be getting nothing in return for all that is being sacrificed.” Meanwhile, Coastal First Nations leaders are urging MPs to reject any tanker-ban exemption and oppose the pipeline outright.
Marc Patrone is joined by former Liberal MP and energy analyst Dan McTeague, who argues the Liberals “never intended” to follow through on the MOU. He warns that rising carbon-pricing costs and carbon capture requirements could render the project uneconomic and says tonight’s vote will further test the government’s credibility — and Canada’s investment climate — heading into 2026.
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The Lieberals are so out of touch with A) what is needed to make our country a powerhouse and B) what real hard working Canadians want. A true embarrassment to us.
It follows carneys regular program.
Make a promise then brake it.
How could any Canadian be surprised by this when every promise carney has made, he has broken.