Carney announces $1.2B in funding to protect oceans as major projects loom
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced $1.2 billion in federal funding for ocean protections Tuesday, as the country moves toward decisions on a new pipeline to the West Coast and the expansion of a major port in Metro Vancouver.
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a $1.2 billion investment in ocean conservation as the Canadian government prepares to decide on a new pipeline from Alberta to the southern B.C. coast. Speaking in Vancouver, Carney detailed plans to enhance the Canadian Coast Guard's ability to monitor marine traffic and establish a national marine mammal oil spill response plan.
The government must act by Thursday to determine if the proposed pipeline should be considered a project of national interest. Meanwhile, Albertans prepare for a referendum on secession from Canada in the coming weeks. Additionally, LNG Canada announced it will proceed with expanding its facility in Kitimat, B.C., doubling its capacity.
Written by urgent.news from Global News's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
This story
This is one outlet's version. Read the fullest account.
