Environmental groups wanted to see clear decarbonization commitment in pipeline plan

Environment groups say they wanted to see a more concrete commitment to decarbonization in the proposal put forward for a pipeline to the B.C. coast backed by the Alberta and federal governments.

Both the Pembina Institute and Clean Prosperity say the proposal should have included a solid commitment to finalizing the Pathways carbon capture project.

The deal signed between Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith last year made a pipeline conditional on advancing carbon capture and storage.

Both clean energy groups say they are encouraged by the agreement Carney announced Thursday with B.C. Premier David Eby to, among other things, expand clean electricity in the province.

Eby is opposed to the proposed pipeline but has said his government will not fight it in court.

The B.C. government under Premier John Horgan unsuccessfully challenged the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion in court when Eby was attorney general.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 3, 2026.

By David Baxter | Copyright 2026, The Canadian Press. All rights reserved.