MONTREAL — Federal Energy Minister Tim Hodgson says it’s too early to say whether a liquefied natural gas facility pitched in Quebec is of national interest. Marinvest Energy Canada has lobbied the government in recent months regarding a possible natural gas pipeline and export facility near Baie-Comeau, Que. The federal government passed a law in June to accelerate approvals for major infrastructure and energy projects considered to be in the national interest. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 3, 2025. The Canadian Press