The global energy crisis sparked by Russia's invasion of Ukraine is repressurizing North America's pipeline debate, and Canada's natural resources minister says it offers one more compelling reason for Michigan to abandon its crusade against Line 5.
WASHINGTON -- The global energy crisis sparked by Russia's invasion of Ukraine is repressurizing North America's pipeline debate -- and Canada's natural resources minister says it offers one more compelling reason for Michigan to abandon its crusade against Line 5.
"Canada has supported the proponent very actively ... it's now before the courts. And we obviously will have to wait to see the determination. But certainly, we are optimistic because the case is a strong one." State officials did not respond to media inquiries, but environmental groups in the U.S. were quick to condemn the resolution and defend the government's efforts.
Canada is widely seen as having limited capacity to increase its output to the U.S., although Ottawa is exploring options in that regard, Wilkinson said. But whether it's Keystone XL or some other similar project, there's an energy reality staring the U.S. in the face that lawmakers seem reluctant to confront, said Goldy Hyder, chief executive of the Business Council of Canada.
"That may be a short-term fix, because you need oil right away, but in the longer term is an indication that you actually need a friendly ally -- ideally, one really close to you," Hyder said.
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