Will the Canada-Alberta ‘Grand Bargain’ oil pipeline deal lead to more emissions?

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, jokes around with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, right, during the 2025 summer meetings of Canada's Premiers at Deerhurst Resort in Huntsville, Ont., on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Den

A historic oil pipeline deal between the federal and Alberta governments — set to be announced on Thursday — could lead to more production in the oilsands, cementing Canada’s position as one of the world’s largest fossil fuel producers while pushing its climate targets even further out of reach.

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