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Could a national pipeline solve Canada’s tariff threat?

Federal Energy Minister Jonathan Wilkinson says Ottawa and the provinces should consider building a cross-country oil pipeline, as one way to reduce the threat of tariffs from the United States.

Up to 75 per cent of our oil is shipped south of the border.

But in Canada, pipelines only run in the western provinces.

Ontario and Quebec are supplied by a pipeline that runs from Manitoba through the U-S, but there is no line to the Atlantic provinces.

with files from Vista Radio newswire

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Brendan Pawliw
Brendan Pawliw
Since moving to Prince George in 2015, Brendan has covered local sports including the WHL’s Prince George Cougars, Prince George Spruce Kings, UNBC Timberwolves, Cariboo Cougars AAA, and Northern Capitals U18 female hockey teams. Career highlights include play-by-play during the Spruce Kings' BCHL championship runs in 2018 and 2019, including the Doyle Cup win. He also covered the 2019 National Junior A Championship, the 2017 Telus Cup, the 2022 World Women’s Curling Championship, and the 2022 BC Summer Games. Brendan is the news voice on 94.3 The Goat and Country 97 FM, reporting on crime, real estate, labour, and environmental issues. Outside of work, he officiates box lacrosse and fastball, sits on the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame board, and co-hosts the Hockey North podcast.

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