Prime Minister Mark Carney’s recent memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Alberta regarding a new bitumen pipeline has sparked unusual political alliances, notably between Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet and British Columbia Premier David Eby. Blanchet offered support to Eby, criticizing the lack of B.C.’s input in the MOU, and emphasized the need for provincial consent in pipeline agreements. Polls show broad national support for the pipeline, though opposition is notable in Quebec. The MOU has faced backlash from environmental groups, resulting in the resignation of former environment minister Steven Guilbeault, yet many Canadians view it as a potential economic boon.
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