BC premier says details of plan to reopen coming next week
Province didn’t fully lock down so Horgan said reopening guidelines will be different than other provinces.
Horgan tells workers stay home if sick after virus outbreak at chicken plant
28 workers at the United Poultry plant in Vancouver tested positive for COVID-19, facility has been closed.
Supreme Court dismisses BC’s appeal in Trans Mountain pipeline case
Decision removes one of the remaining obstacles for the pipeline expansion.
LNG pipeline will proceed despite protests: Horgan
Courts have ruled in favour of the project, the rule of law will apply.
BC takes Alberta to court on law that could see gasoline exports cut
Arguing the Alberta law is unconstitutional, provinces can’t discriminate in the distribution of natural resource products.
BC to introduce clean climate plan as carbon emitting LNG grows
Even with $40 billion LNG export terminal at Kitimat, Horgan claims government would still meet its emissions reduction targets.
Protest accuses Trudeau of fiddling on pipeline while climate change burns BC
Cited purchase of the Trans Mountain pipeline and ensure it’s expanded to carry Alberta oil to the coast.
BC Premier John Horgan blasts protectionism of Trump administration
US demand for lumber has pushed up prices for Canadian products; US home builders are bearing the costs of softwood tariffs.
Federal government spending $4.5B to buy Trans Mountain pipeline, B.C. terminal
The feds will take over construction, likely in August, with a view to eventually selling the whole thing down the road.
No suitors emerge for pipeline project stake as Kinder Morgan deadline looms
Discussions are ongoing with the Trans Mountain pipeline company but “not yet in alignment.”
Notley to skip premiers conference so she can focus on pipeline deal
Working against Kinder Morgan’s May 31 deadline on getting guarantees it can proceed.
BC is just defending its interests on pipeline: Horgan
Says up to the courts to determine what’s constitutional when it comes to expansion of a pipeline.
Notley set to pass bill that could cut oil to BC in pipeline fight
Will squeeze supply if BC continues to frustrate construction of the pipeline expansion.
Federal government to intervene in BC’s Trans Mountain court case
Justice minister says government is defending federal jurisdiction over interprovincial pipelines.
Alberta and BC are dropping the gloves over pipelines
Notley warns of retaliation if BC’s obstruction of the pipeline continues.
BC rejects Trudeau’s claim it has been silent on Trans Mountain demands
List of items was provided to the federal Liberals right after BC warned it was considering restricting the flow of diluted bitumen.
Horgan still blocking Trans Mountain after meeting with PM, Notley
Trudeau insists the Kinder Morgan pipeline is within federal jurisdiction, Horgan’s government has no authority to block it.
Trudeau pledges money, new law to make Trans Mountain pipeline happen
…But positions of Notley and Horgan appear all the more entrenched after April 15 meeting.
Notley ‘a little bit more convinced’ about federal action on Trans Mountain
Morneau vowed to consider all options to get Kinder Morgan Inc.’s stalled pipeline project moving again.
Morneau, Notley to talk about how to get Trans Mountain back on track
Singh suggests a joint reference question to the Supreme Court of Canada to fast-track a resolution on jurisdictional issues.
Cabinet to hold emergency meeting in bid to save pipeline expansion
The pipeline is within federal jurisdiction, but BC premier is trying to use provincial power to kill the expansion.
Political solution needed for Trans Mountain project: Kinder Morgan CEO
Alberta premier Rachel Notley is looking at investing in the project to ensure it’s completed.
Alberta premier spells out retaliation in ‘frank chat’ with BC premier
Introducing legislation this week to give Alberta the power to reduce oil flows to the provinces.
Trans Mountain pipeline on hold as pressure mounts on BC to drop opposition
Decision based on the BC government’s legal challenges to the pipeline, the need to protect shareholders.
Trudeau heads west with his environment and economy balancing act
Trans Mountain pipeline protesters plan to give him a less-than-warm welcome.
Horgan says court is the best place for pipeline debate with Alberta
BC premier says the province will test its jurisdiction on environmental and economic grounds.
Notley wants progress within days from feds on BC pipeline dispute
Alberta premier has already suspended talks to buy BC electricity and has banned BC wines.
Trudeau talking to premiers about Trans Mountain pipeline battle
Trying not to get in the middle of the spat but he has reiterated government approved the pipeline and is going to get it built.
Alberta to suspend electricity purchase talks with BC
First salvo in Alberta’s fight against the BC’s proposal to obstruct the Kinder Morgan oil pipeline expansion.
BC grapples with future of Site C, as Horgan sends ministers north
Will consult with First Nations and community representatives on hydro electric project.
BC premier says Site C could end up in Supreme Court over Indigenous rights
Court challenge would not be fought on environmental grounds, but on land, hunting and fishing rights enshrined in the Constitution.
Canada and US close to deal on softwood, but negotiations intense: Horgan
BC premier says talks are ongoing, and close to reaching a market-share agreement.
