Our Statement Regarding Minister Guilbeault’s Pipeline Remarks

Minister Guilbeault’s remarks on pipelines were damaging to business confidence, especially given the encouraging direction and recent comments by Prime Minister Carney that recognized the importance of our natural resources sector. As business in Canada, we are hoping to see clarity and consistency from Minister Guilbeault and all members of Cabinet about the need for more energy infrastructure and the shared benefit from this sector to Canadian economic security. Investors and businesses need confidence to connect Canada’s energy supply chains. We support the Prime Minister’s clear message that it’s the right time to build, preparing us for the long-term resilience of Canada’s economy. We cannot afford to wait or waiver on economic unity at this pivotal time.

• Matthew Holmes, Executive Vice President and Chief of Public Policy at the Canadian Chamber of Commerce

About the Canadian Chamber of Commerce — The Future of Business Success 

The Canadian Chamber of Commerce is Canada’s largest and most activated business network — representing over 400 chambers of commerce and boards of trade and more than 200,000 business of all sizes, from all sectors of the economy and from every part of the country — working to create the conditions for our collective success. The Canadian Chamber of Commerce is the undisputed champion and catalyst for the future of business success. From working with government on economy-friendly policy to providing services that inform commerce and enable trade, we give each of our members more of what they need to succeed: insight into markets, competitors and trends, influence over the decisions and policies that drive business success, and impact on business and economic performance.   

Media Contact

Shane Mackenzie
Vice President, Media and Stakeholder Communications
613.302.7683
smackenzie@chamber.ca