Prime Minister Mark Carney indicated he would support a new pipeline project, provided there is consensus on the development, he said in a recent interview with CTV News.   

Asked about his position on new pipelines, Carney responded, "First off, I’ve said repeatedly: yes. First point,” adding he understands the need for consensus. 

"I’m a prime minister who can help create that consensus,” he said.

However, the prime minister did not specify which particular pipeline projects he would seek to build consensus around. 

Prime Minister Carney previously stated that the government must "choose a few projects, a few big projects, not necessarily pipelines, but maybe pipelines. We’ll see." 

These comments align with the Liberals' campaign vision of transforming Canada into an "energy superpower" by integrating oil and gas resources with alternative energy sources.

Carney had told Canadian media in April that he would support pipelines.

"If you want a simple answer on ‘Will I support building a pipeline?’ Yes. That simple answer. I’ve given that multiple times.”

Despite his public support for pipelines, the prime minister also stressed that a pipeline project alone is "not enough to make Canada an energy superpower," seemingly offering mixed signals alongside his vocal support for the transition to cleaner energy and policies like emission caps and taxes.   

Carney affirmed in the CTV interview that oil and gas remain an element of his strategy for Canada becoming an energy superpower, though not the sole component.   

"Just doing one pipe. It’s good. Don’t get me wrong, it’s good. That’s a positive thing, and working collaboratively in order to happen. But it’s not enough," Carney said. 

"We need to do multiple things at the same time in order to build this base so that we are creating wealth and competitiveness, better lives for Canadians for generations."