The Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP) is supportive of the Government of Alberta’s work to advance a West Coast pipeline to gain greater market access for Alberta’s oil and natural gas producers. Premier Smith and Energy Minister Jean have consistently shown strong leadership and a continued drive for Alberta to play a much larger role in helping to meet the world’s growing demand for energy.
Building pipelines in Canada has proven to be a significant challenge and requires a highly coordinated, transparent, and collaborative approach, including meaningful engagement with Indigenous communities early in the process. The Alberta government is applying the lessons learned from recently completed projects and taking a unique approach to de-risk a West Coast pipeline which can open up a new pathway for growth for Canada’s oil producers and encourage new private investment.
To truly realize our potential as global energy supplier, we need to continue to act to build a stronger, more competitive oil and natural gas sector that can provide safe, secure and reliable energy to both Canadian and international markets. We look forward to continuing to work with governments to ensure all the pieces are in place to drive investments, create high-paying jobs, encourage innovation, and ensure we reach our full potential through greater access to markets for Canadian oil and natural gas.
– Lisa Baiton, CAPP President & CEO