Stop Pathways Alliance pipeline

AI summary

Petitioners ask the Government of Canada to stop all plans for the Pathways Alliance pipeline project. The government responds it remains committed to net-zero by 2050, supporting carbon capture, methane and clean-fuel regulations and electrification.

AI summaries describe petitioners’ requests and claims. Consult the official record for the full text.

Official petition

Petition to the Government of Canada The development of new fossil fuel projects and the growth and expansion of existing projects must be avoided at all costs; Limiting large sources of greenhouse gas emissions quickly is the best way to prevent the most harmful effects of climate change and protect both the planet and the global population; The proposed carbon capture and sequestration plans included in the Pathways Alliance project are not enough to make up for the greenhouse gas emissions caused by the use of the oil and gas it ships and the technology lock-in it will support; Even if the carbon capture and sequestration plans are effective, the net environmental impact of the pipeline will still be overwhelmingly negative, as the vast majority of greenhouse gas emissions associated with oil and gas occur during use and not production/extraction; These are considered “Scope 3” emissions, which this project does not recognize or attempt to account for; and Scientists, the United Nations, and even the Government of Canada have all agreed that human-caused climate change must be stopped, and this pipeline represents Canada falling even further behind on this issue. We, the undersigned, residents of Canada, call upon the Government of Canada to stop all plans related to the Pathways Alliance pipeline project, put forward by Danielle Smith and Prime Minister Carney, due to the devastating effects of climate change that it will perpetuate.

Government response

Response by the Minister of the Environment, Climate Change and Nature Signed by The Honourable Julie Dabrusin The Government of Canada recognizes that climate change is an urgent global challenge and remains fully committed to making steady progress on greenhouse gas emissions and achieving net-zero by 2050. The Government of Canada is committed to positioning Canada as a leading energy producer while advancing the transition to a low-carbon economy. This means taking effective action on reducing greenhouse gas emissions, enhancing energy security, diversifying trade opportunities, and ensuring the long-term competitiveness of Canadian industries. In Budget 2025, the Government of Canada announced the Climate Competitiveness Strategy, which aims to boost Canada’s economy and position us as a leader in clean growth and decarbonization. The Strategy will strengthen industrial carbon markets, streamline regulations, and drive investment in clean energy, innovation, and technology through measures that include developing Sustainable Investment Guidelines. To support the adoption of a broad portfolio of clean technologies, the federal government has implemented a range of measures that include Clean Economy Investment Tax Credits. One of them, Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage Investment Tax Credit support the adoption of Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage technologies that either store captured carbon in dedicated geological storage or use it in qualified concrete storage process. As projected by the International Energy Agency, Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage will play an important role in achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 and is needed to decarbonize sectors where emissions are difficult to eliminate through other means. The Government of Canada is committed to bringing down the emissions associated with the production of oil and gas. In December 2025, Environment and Climate Change Canada finalized Enhanced Methane Regulations for the oil and gas sector, which will deliver near-term climate benefits and health benefits from improved air quality. Additionally, the Clean Fuel Regulations requires gasoline and diesel suppliers (for example: refineries) to reduce the lifecycle carbon-intensity of the fuels they produce or import for use in Canada. The Clean Fuel Regulations are an important part of Canada’s commitment to acting on climate change, including to protect the environment and human health by significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The transition to net zero by 2050 will also require clean, reliable power. Canada’s electricity needs are expected to double by 2050, and Canada’s electricity systems must prepare for this growth. Announced in May 2026, Powering Canada Strong: A National Strategy for an Electrified Canadian Economy is the Government of Canada’s plan to double Canada’s electricity supply by 2050. This will help create the conditions needed to meet growing demand and accelerate electrification across the economy, while supporting competitiveness and addressing climate change. Taking action to expand Canada’s grids and electrify the economy will reduce emissions from combustion of oil and gas across the country. This will advance the fight against climate change but also help protect our health and improve our air quality by reducing the emissions responsible for smog, respiratory and cardiovascular issues, and other long-term health issues. This is done with the strong conviction that clean, reliable, and affordable electricity is key to building a strong Canadian economy and is essential for industries and investors looking to grow in a low-carbon world. Reaching net-zero will require a suite of measures that include efficiency improvement, electrification, fuel switching, and carbon management solutions, working in complementarity to both reduce and remove Greenhouse gas emissions. Canada is fully committed to building a low-carbon economy. The Government of Canada is working to prevent the most harmful effects of climate change and protect both the world’s climate and Canadians. Building a low-carbon economy is essential for a secure, competitive, and resilient Canadian economy.