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She criticizes the previous federal government for policies that slowed or halted development, such as emissions caps that could have shut in 2.1 million barrels per day. Now, she points to a recalibration, with the federal government seemingly moving away from obstruction and toward facilitating energy projects.
Federal-Provincial Relations and Canada's Energy Leadership
Smith discusses Ottawa’s claims of fast-tracking pipeline projects, such as the Taylor to Gordonale pipeline and Sunrise expansion. She notes that, in her assessment, these projects have not truly been expedited and have largely followed standard regulatory processes. She attributes previous delays to policies from environmental agencies, which aimed to slow down or block projects.