Majority of Canadians — including B.C. residents — support Alberta’s pipeline push, poll finds

A new poll from the Angus Reid Institute suggests a majority of Canadians — including British Columbians — support the idea of a northern Alberta-B.C. pipeline, but fewer agree the project should be fast-tracked.

Overall, 59 per cent of respondents across Canada indicated they “support” or “strongly support” a pipeline, with Albertans showing the most support at 78 per cent.

And while B.C. Premier David Eby has been staunchly opposed to the pipeline proposal, the poll shows 56 per cent of British Columbians support the idea.

59 per cent of Canadians “support” or “strongly support” Alberta's proposed pipeline. Albertans showed the most support at 78 per cent, while 56 per cent of British Columbians support the project. (Angus Reid Institute)

The poll comes as Eby and Alberta Premi