The National Post reports in its Wednesday edition that Albertans are advocating for more pipelines, while Quebec politicians debate their constituents' support. The Post's Antoine Trepanier writes that Parti Quebecois MNA Pascal Paradis questioned the profitability of such projects for Quebec, stating, "If there were any, we would have known about it a long time ago." Premier Francois Legault recently highlighted a potential shift, saying Quebeckers want to explore exporting Alberta's oil to Europe instead of being dependent on President Donald Trump. He mentioned a project that could run through Northern Quebec to the port of Sept-Iles, which he deemed unthinkable before Mr. Trump's presidency.
Some Quebec politicians disagree on the issue. Bloc Quebecois leader Yves-Francois Blanchet mentioned that "we could discuss what constitutes openness among Quebeckers." He noted a poll indicating some openness, but questioned its relevance. The debate is further complicated by the limited number of public polls, with the most cited one from February during the tariff conflict with the U.S.
Mr. Legault said, "We're a long way from a concrete project" and that any potential environmental assessments would not be skipped.
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