Oil pipeline: Legault will not make efforts to attract a private developer
Premier François Legault during question period on May 20, 2025. (The Canadian Press/Jacques Boissinot)
Quebec Premier François Legault has no plans to make any special efforts to attract a private developer who might propose a pipeline project.
The question of building a pipeline in the name of national unity was on everyone's lips on Monday morning as the premiers' meeting got underway in Saskatchewan.
The provincial and territorial premiers are spending the day in Saskatoon at the invitation of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, who wants to discuss projects of 'national interest.'
All governments, with the exception of Quebec and British Columbia, have agreed in principle to an oil pipeline to enable oil exports to Asia and Europe.
Several scenarios are on the table; Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has indicated that she would prioritize a route connecting British Columbia to Hudson Bay.
This route, which does not pass through Quebec, may disappoint some: New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt has reaffirmed that her province is keen to provide a port for oil exports.
By Caroline Plante, The Canadian Press
This report by The Canadian Press was first published in French June 2, 2025.
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