https://thenarwhal.ca Deep Dives, Cold Facts, & Pointed Commentary en-US Copyright 2026 The Narwhal hourly 1 https://thenarwhal.ca/lng-export-project-baie-comeau-quebec/ Mon, 09 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://thenarwhal.ca/?p=156286 The federal government is talking to a Norwegian company about a large LNG export facility in Baie-Comeau, Que. Residents and advocates say they’re being left in the dark Sarah Cox Explainer federal politics LNG Major projects Photo: Pernelle Voyage / Alamy An aerial iew from St. Pancrace Belvedere near Baie Comeau, Que. https://thenarwhal.ca/bc-northwest-critical-conservation-corridor/ Wed, 03 Dec 2025 16:45:34 +0000 https://thenarwhal.ca/?p=150227 The federal government says both extraction and conservation are key to the B.C. “corridor” it’s focused on. But the scarce information provided focuses on minerals and energy, not wildlife or Indigenous-led protection plans Matt Simmons Analysis Explainer B.C. LNG Major projects mining Spirits of Place wildlife Photo: Matt Simmons / The Narwhal caribou silhouetted against volcanic mountain and blue sky in Mount Edziza Provincial Park https://thenarwhal.ca/major-projects-webinar/ Wed, 03 Dec 2025 00:55:49 +0000 https://thenarwhal.ca/?p=150244 Reporters for The Narwhal discuss the process, politics and potential impacts of Canada’s push to build major projects The Narwhal Inside The Narwhal Video Alberta B.C. federal politics Major projects Ontario Collage of images including Mark Carney, dirt bikers, wind turbines and power plants https://thenarwhal.ca/carney-alberta-pipeline-grand-bargain/ Thu, 27 Nov 2025 23:39:50 +0000 https://thenarwhal.ca/?p=149931 Prime Minister Mark Carney and Premier Danielle Smith have signed an agreement to advance Alberta’s pipeline dreams — and weaken at least seven climate policies. Here’s what you need to know Carl Meyer and Drew Anderson Explainer News Alberta climate change Danielle Smith federal politics Major projects Mark Carney oil and gas Photo: Gavin John / The Narwhal Mark Carney gesturing to a crowd at a podium. https://thenarwhal.ca/alberta-pipeline-major-projects/ Fri, 21 Nov 2025 18:52:38 +0000 https://thenarwhal.ca/?p=149384 Alberta is pushing for a pipeline that doesn’t exist to be included on a list that doesn’t do much. Other provinces and Indigenous communities aren’t thrilled with the PM’s fast-track plans, either Drew Anderson Analysis Alberta federal politics Major projects oil and gas Illustration: Shawn Parkinson / The Narwhal. Mark Carney photo: Kamara Morozuk / The Narwhal. Pipeline terminal photo: Don Denton / The Canadian Press A photo of Prime Minister Mark Carney superimposed over a pipeline terminal https://thenarwhal.ca/north-coast-transmission-line-power-demand/ Tue, 18 Nov 2025 14:00:00 +0000 https://thenarwhal.ca/?p=149133 The provincial government has made big claims about the benefits the North Coast transmission line will bring. But it won‘t say much beyond that Shannon Waters News B.C. Corporate Influence LNG Major projects mining Photo: Leah Hennel / The Narwhal Transmission towers stretch off into the distance, connected by wires with wind turbines on a far-off ridge. https://thenarwhal.ca/offshore-wind-nova-scotia/ Mon, 17 Nov 2025 15:00:00 +0000 https://thenarwhal.ca/?p=149031 As the federal government considers fast-tracking Wind West Atlantic Energy, residents hope for economic transformation, while some worry about impacts to seafood industry and marine ecosystems Moira Donovan In-Depth On the ground Atlantic Canada electricity federal politics Major projects Oceans renewable energy Photo: Keith Levit / The Canadian Press https://thenarwhal.ca/ksi-lisims-federal-fast-tracking/ Thu, 13 Nov 2025 23:55:36 +0000 https://thenarwhal.ca/?p=148735 Prime Minister Mark Carney’s support for the floating Ksi Lisims facility, backed by the Nisga’a government, sends a signal to potential investors in B.C.’s burgeoning LNG sector Shannon Waters Explainer News B.C. LNG Major projects oil and gas salmon TC Energy Photo: Shutterstock a liquefied natural gas tanker at sea. The vessel is red white and blue https://thenarwhal.ca/carney-major-projects-list-briefing/ Mon, 03 Nov 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://thenarwhal.ca/?p=147943 Controversial initiatives appear among an internal list compiled by federal officials in March, showing 17 ‘major projects,’ some of which have already been deemed in the ‘national interest’ Carl Meyer Investigation B.C. federal politics Highway 413 Major projects Ontario Photo: Katherine Cheng / The Narwhal Bird's eye view of a highway interchange. https://thenarwhal.ca/bill-31-bc-north-coast-transmission-line/ Tue, 21 Oct 2025 00:40:42 +0000 https://thenarwhal.ca/?p=147332 The province says Bill 31 will speed up construction of the $6-billion North Coast transmission line as it looks to electrify mines, LNG projects and ports in northwest B.C. Shannon Waters News B.C. LNG Major projects mining Photo: Province of B.C. / Flickr Premier David Eby stands at a "Stand Strong for BC" lectern, wearing a light grey suit, white shirt and burgundy tie https://thenarwhal.ca/chevalier-cuivre-port-de-montreal-expansion/ Thu, 09 Oct 2025 16:00:00 +0000 https://thenarwhal.ca/?p=146632 Le chevalier cuivré est sur le point de disparaître. Ses zones d’alimentations essentielles pourraient être détruites alors que le gouvernement de Carney considère l’accélération du plan de l’Administration portuaire de Montréal pour doubler la taille de ses installations sur le fleuve Saint-Laurent Caitlin Stall-Paquet In-Depth Endangered Species federal politics Great Lakes Major projects Quebec urban development Photo: Christopher Katsarov Luna / The Canadian Press Le premier ministre Mark Carney veut accélérer un projet d'agrandissement du Port de Montréal. Le sort du chevalier cuivré, un poisson en voie de disparition endemique au Québec, est en jeu.