As climate concerns collide with shifting political winds, the pipeline debate has reignited in Quebec. Long-standing opposition, once credited with halting the Energy East project in 2017, is facing renewed momentum driven by energy security fears and promises of national energy corridors. Enbridge’s Line 9B still runs beneath communities like Très-Saint-Rédempteur, where local residents such as Katherine Massam fear potential spills and environmental fallout.
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is pushing to revive cross-country pipeline initiatives and repeal Bill C-69, while Liberal Leader Mark Carney signals openness—conditionally. Even Quebec Premier François Legault, once critical of Alberta oil, now suggests willingness if projects gain “social acceptability.” Meanwhile, First Nations leaders and environmentalists demand full consultation and accountability.
With foreign oil dependency looming, especially amid U.S. tariff threats, some argue a national energy strategy is overdue. But critics warn that pivoting away from climate priorities for short-term gain risks undermining long-term goals. As industry voices grow louder, environmental groups remain steadfast: new pipelines are a political mirage in a time of global energy transition.
Source: Swifteradio.com
