The Line Podcast: Carney gets a pipeline deal. Now let's build the damn thing
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The episode discusses Prime Minister Mark Carney's pipeline deal with Alberta and British Columbia and its implications for the upcoming referendum.
In the latest episode of The Line Podcast , recorded on July 3rd, 2026, Matt Gurney and Jen Gerson begin with the biggest political news of the week: a pipeline deal. Prime Minister Mark Carney has struck agreements with both Alberta and British Columbia to move another pipeline project forward. Your hosts discuss the proposed route, which closely follows the existing Trans Mountain corridor, the political wheeling and dealing that made the agreement possible, and what it could mean for Alberta’s upcoming referendum. Matt also can’t help asking an obvious question: since this was always the logical outcome, why did it take so long? Was there a genuine engineering obstacle behind the scenes, or are Canadian governments simply incapable of moving quickly? This episode is brought to you by Fractional Execs Canada. Need help with a serious business problem? As Canadian businesses grow they often require expert help to solve key business challenges. Fractional Execs Canada have assembled a team of experienced strategists, implementors, sales and marketing operators that can help transform your business into a growth engine. They match you with the right person, or team to move your…
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