Moe says Sask. involved in discussions about deal for potential B.C. pipeline

SaskatchewanA senior federal government official has told CBC’s parliamentary bureau that a deal is likely to include some language about a path forward for an oil pipeline in northwest B.C.Moe told media on Wednesday he’s involved in the ongoing negotiationsAlexander Quon · CBC News · Posted: Nov 20, 2025 6:00 AM EST | Last Updated: 4 hours agoListen to this articleEstimated 2 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by text-to-speech, a technology based on artificial intelligence. Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says he is involved in discussions between Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith over potential energy projects. (The Canadian Press/Sean Kilpatrick)Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says his government is also involved in ongoing negotiations about a potential oil pipeline in northern B.C., and re-allowing oil tankers on the nation’s west coast.A senior government official confirmed to CBC’s parliamentary bureau that Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith are personally brokering a deal on the future of Alberta’s energy sector. That deal is likely to include some language about a path forward for an oil pipeline in northwest B.C. that Smith has long been an advocate for, as well as the granting of limited exemptions for oil tankers docking at ports on B.C.’s northern coast, the official said. On Wednesday, Moe confirmed the Saskatchewan government has been included in those discussions. “[We’re] very supportive of Alberta’s position when it comes to that piece of infrastructure, very supportive of them being a proponent at these early stages,” Moe said. He believes both measures would help support Saskatchewan’s goal of exporting more potash, expand the market for Saskatchewan oil and producing more agricultural products, he said. He’s confident a private-sector proponent for an oil pipeline would emerge if regulations change, he said.Moe said he is also supportive of changing the restriction on oil tankers off the northern coast of B.C.He does not support a “free-for-all” on tankers, he said.”It’s fully within reason to think that there will be work that will be done on specific laneways and things so that there is a minimal impact to the surrounding environment.”Moe declined to provide a timeline for when a deal could be reached, saying more details will come when “it’s right.”ABOUT THE AUTHORAlexander Quon is the provincial affairs reporter for CBC Saskatchewan. He has been a reporter with CBC Saskatchewan since 2021 and is happy to be working in his hometown of Regina after half a decade in Atlantic Canada. He has previously worked with the CBC News investigative unit in Nova Scotia and Global News in Halifax. Alexander specializes in freedom of information requests and data reporting. He can be reached at: alexander.quon@cbc.ca. FacebookTwitterWith files from John Paul Tasker