CTV: Carney’s natural resources minister rejected the taunts and demands in parliament, suggesting the Conservatives instead support the Pacific Link pipeline the Liberals are fast-tracking from Alberta to B.C.’s south coast.
The premier-designate echoed that sentiment in an email statement sent in response to a CTV News inquiry about his position on the idea of lifting the northern tanker ban.
“Our government’s focus is on the project in front of us,” wrote Lorne Doerkson, noting that debate belongs in Ottawa since the ban is federal law. “Pacific Link has been declared in the national interest, it takes a southern route, and it will create good jobs across British Columbia.”…