Alberta's new premier, Jim Prentice, says some First Nations are very supportive of constructing more pipelines out of the province.
"I can tell you that amongst the strongest allies that Alberta has at the table are the First Nations of this province who are in the energy business themselves and are passionate about achieving West Coast access," Jim Prentice said on Tuesday morning.
Prentice said achieving market access for Alberta oil and gas is critical. He plans to advocate for more pipelines through his role as premier, but also through his cabinet postings of aboriginal affairs and international and intergovernmental relations.
In his first news conference as premier of Alberta, Jim Prentice said he’d reach out to Alberta aboriginals involved in oil production to help him make the case for greater market access to the West Coast.
Edited from various sources by Elizabeth Corner
Sources: CBC, Financial Post