A Pipeline Deal Without a Clear Path Forward The recent energy agreement between Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has sparked a flurry of reactions from industry leaders, environmental groups, and politicians alike.
On its face, the deal appears to be a step towards a new oil pipeline, but scratch beneath the surface and it's clear that this is only the beginning of a long and complicated process.
The agreement relies on increased carbon pricing, which will rise to $130 per tonne by 2040.