Cory Morgan: The Timing of the New Oil Pipeline Plan Announcement
Commentary The timing of Premier Smith and Prime Minister Carney’s announcement declaring the Pacific Link Pipeline project in the national interest feels political. The deadline for such an announcement was set for Oct. 1, but nothing prevented them from making it sooner if they chose. Some of the intent of the choice of date was [...]
TL;DR
- The announcement of the Pacific Link Pipeline project's national interest status by Premier Smith and Prime Minister Carney occurred before the October 1 deadline.
- The timing is suggested to be politically motivated, aiming to showcase federal-provincial unity.
- This unity demonstration is linked to the upcoming referendum in Alberta on provincial independence.
- The article questions the effectiveness of the announcement in influencing voters.