Canada Unveils New Pipeline to Cut Reliance on U.S. Oil Routes

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Canada plans a new oil pipeline connecting eastern and western regions to reduce reliance on U.S. oil routes and increase energy self-reliance. The project faces opposition due to conflicts with federal climate targets despite Alberta's vast oil reserves.

A new oil pipeline could connect eastern and western Canada as the oil-rich country seeks to become more self-reliant and reduce its energy dependence on the United States. However, not everyone is in support of the project, which is at odds with Canada’s climate targets. Alberta is home to vast oil reserves, totalling around 158.9 billion barrels. At present, the United States is the main importer of Canadian crude, which accounted for 63.4 per cent of U.S. crude imports in 2025. In recent years, as Canada’s federal government has…