Why faster pipeline approvals won’t matter without investment

Shannon Joseph, chair of Energy for a Secure Future, says Canada is finally moving from endless debate toward clearer rules and timelines around major energy infrastructure — but warns investor confidence, Indigenous buy-in, and legal risks will ultimately determine whether a new bitumen pipeline actually materializes. She argues Canada’s LNG sector offers a roadmap for how oil projects can succeed through regulatory certainty, faster approvals, and Indigenous ownership models.

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