Countering Sen. MacDonald’s ‘Canadian oil needs to get to world markets’ argument

Access to world markets for Canadian oil has been available since 1956 when the Westridge dock was constructed in Burnaby, B.C., and linked to the Trans Mountain pipeline. The dock’s export capacity has rarely been used to its full potential in more than 60 years.

A look at the pipelines. Image courtesy of NEB: Canadian Pipeline Transportation

Opinion

BY ROBYN ALLAN

March 6, 2017

Conservative Senator Michael MacDonald’s Feb. 27 column in The Hill Times, “Canadian oil needs to get to world markets” includes errors in fact. Access to world markets for Canadian oil has been available since 1956 when the Westridge dock was constructed in Burnaby, B.C., and linke...

To keep reading, subscribe and become a political insider.

Only $7.76 a week for an annual subscription.

Enjoy unlimited website access and the digital newspaper.

Cancel anytime.

Already a Subscriber?

Get Tuesdays: Innovation & Industry Newsletter

The policies, decisions, and people working on investment and regulation in the industry and innovation realm.

By entering your email address you consent to receive email from The Hill Times containing news, analysis, updates and offers. You may unsubscribe at any time. See our privacy policy