Notley said Trudeau’s willingness to buy the Trans Mountain pipeline seems to contradict the effects of Bill C-69, which she said could discourage new pipelines
OTTAWA — Leaders from oil-rich provinces heaped criticism on Ottawa’s proposed energy reforms Thursday, warning that an absence of major amendments to Bill C-69 could choke off new pipeline projects proposed by the oil and gas sector.
Notley said that Trudeau’s willingness to buy the pipeline seems to contradict the overall effects of Bill C-69, which she said could discourage companies from proposing new pipelines.The senate also heard from the premier of Newfoundland premier and Saskatchewan’s energy minister, both of whom put forward significant amendments to the bill.
“Until we get the clarity and confidence that’s required, people will stand back and not make the investments that we think are critical at this point in time,” he said. He also called on the government to leave certain regulatory power to the Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board, which currently overseas such projects.“I keep hearing about policy intent, but I’m not seeing it,” she said. “And it really needs to be enshrined in legislation.
“While they do suggest amendments, Premiers Notley and Ball have supported the timely passage of Bill C-69,” it said. “They indicated very clearly that the bill could address the issues they raise with the current flawed system.” “The question is whether there needs to be a bill this sweeping and this tendentious ideologically to overturn everything we have,” she said.
Pierre Gratton, head of the Mining Association of Canada, has long supported the current bill, saying it is an improvement from the 2012 regime. However, the association has also put forward a handful of amendments.
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