The first set of deadlines in the deal include:A co-operation agreement on impact assessments. A trilateral MOU with the Pathways companies. Deals on the industrial carbon tax and working with oilsands companies to develop the Pathways carbon capture project, however, are proving more difficult. Smith confident in foreign company interestThe Alberta government continues to develop the new oil pipeline project proposal, including the consideration of five potential ports in British Columbia. Still, Alberta’s premier is confident there will be interest from foreign companies and sovereign wealth funds to invest in the potential pipeline.

Source: CBC News March 24, 2026 13:28 UTC