Alberta and Canada have finalized key elements of the Alberta-Canada energy MOU, advancing the design and construction of a new west coast oil pipeline as early as Sept. 1, 2027.
The Alberta and Canadian governments have agreed on a pathway to the construction of a new oil pipeline to Asian markets commencing as early as Sept. 1, 2027. This landmark agreement is the result of the continued collaboration between the federal and provincial governments following the signing of the Alberta-Canada Energy Agreement signed in November 2025. The governments have agreed to implement several changes to their respective environmental policies that will lead to tangible outcomes that reduce regulatory uncertainty and create the conditions necessary for Alberta to significantly increase its energy production and exports to Asian and other global markets.
Today’s implementation agreement also results in Alberta avoiding a significant increase to the federally mandated industrial carbon tax saving Alberta’s industry partners approximately $250 billion over the next two decades to 2050.
“This agreement sends a clear message to investors and global partners that Canada and Alberta are serious about expanding market access, building major infrastructure and creating the conditions for long-term investment in our province’s energy sector. Alberta is ready to build, invest and partner, but we cannot afford to lose another decade. The door is open, and it’s time to turn shared ambition into real projects, jobs and results for Alberta and Canada.”
Danielle Smith, Premier of Alberta
“Today’s agreement reinforces that Alberta and Canada are lands where the opportunities are plentiful, the rules are clear, and one project means one review. We are building a Canada that works with a more prosperous, sustainable and resilient economy for all.”
Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada
A clear path to pipeline construction
While fully respecting Canada’s duty to consult with Indigenous peoples, this agreement contains a commitment by the federal government to facilitate the prompt review of the Alberta government’s submission to the federal Major Projects Office for a new west coast pipeline so it can be designated as a project of national interest by Oct. 1, 2026, with the intent of obtaining the permissions necessary so that design and construction of the pipeline may commence as early as Sept. 1, 2027.
An Indigenous co-owned oil pipeline to Asian markets would ensure the province and country are no longer dependent on just one customer to buy their most valuable resource. The proposed west coast oil pipeline would transport more than one million barrels of oil per day through a strategic port to Asian markets.
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