The memorandum sets out how the two governments will work to build the new bitumen pipeline, which Ottawa describes as a project of national interest

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Prime Minister Mark Carney have signed a deal putting in motion a plan to develop a new privately-funded oil pipeline through northern B.C. and address most of the federal environmental laws the province has taken issue with in recent years. Article content

The two leaders announced the deal at a Thursday morning signing ceremony in Calgary. Article content Article content

The memorandum sets out how the governments will work to build the new bitumen pipeline, which Ottawa describes as a project of national interest and will be capable of carrying one million barrels per day to Asian markets. Article

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