The federal government is considering a southern British Columbia route for a new oil pipeline to the Pacific, viewing it as potentially facing fewer environmental and Indigenous challenges than Alberta’s preferred northern route to Prince Rupert. The project, tied to federal-provincial efforts to expand energy exports, could carry up to one million barrels per day to Asian markets. While no route has been finalized, the southern option may align with existing infrastructure near Vancouver, though it presents its own technical constraints. The decision comes amid growing industry pressure to expand pipeline capacity and capitalize on strong global demand for Canadian oil.
