Cold Lake First Nation is seeking judicial review of Ottawa’s decision to designate the proposed Pacific Link oil pipeline a project of national interest, arguing the federal government failed to meaningfully consult the community. (The Logic)

Talking point: The pipeline, which would transport up to one million barrels of oil daily from Alberta to B.C., last week became the first major project fast-tracked under Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Building Canada Act. The legal challenge also raises concerns about the Pathways carbon capture project, which Ottawa has tied to the pipeline. In a statement published Thursday, Cold Lake said it supports responsible development but has raised environmental and safety concerns about Pathways since 2023. It wants its treaty rights protected and meaningful participation in decisions affecting its territory. Ottawa aims to complete the pipeline’s federal review by September 2027, with operations starting in 2032 or 2033.

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