By The Canadian Press

Trans Mountain Pipeline

Trans Mountain pipeline decisions unlikely to be made before federal election

Apr 25, 2019 | 2:32 PM

CALGARY – Natural Resources Minister Amarjeet Sohi says he can’t guarantee the federal government will have a decision on the proposed Trans Mountain pipeline expansion prior to the next federal election.

The deadline was pushed back to June 18 from May 22 on the recommendation of Indigenous communities and the former Supreme Court justice advising the government on the consultation process.

Sohi told reporters at a clean energy announcement in Calgary that he doesn’t expect the deadline will be pushed back again.

But he couldn’t guarantee a decision on the project would come before a federal election expected this fall, saying it’s up to the full cabinet.

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Sohi shrugged off incoming premier Jason Kenney’s plans to eliminate the carbon tax and lift the cap on Alberta oilsands emissions.

He says he’s looking forward to working with Kenney and Alberta will be expected to do its part as part of the Paris Accord.

One of Kenney’s elected candidates, Mark Smith from Drayton Valley-Devon, was on hand for the announcement.