Canada to buy Trans Mountain pipeline in 4.5B plan
Finance Minister Bill Morneau announced a 4.5 billion plan to purchase the Trans Mountain pipeline and assets to ensure expansion can proceed. The move aims to secure capacity for tripling exports and eventually find a private buyer, amid British Columbia legal challenges and Kinder Morgan’s hesitation.
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Mixed reaction to Trans Mountain deal gains and concerns
Alberta leaders and business groups back Ottawa's plan to buy Kinder Morgan assets and push the expansion. Critics warn of precedent effects on business confidence and taxpayer costs. Notley envisions a profitable project despite opposition from Indigenous and environmental groups. financing up to 2 billion dollars offered if overruns arise.
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