First Nations chiefs in B.C. call on Carney, Smith to halt pipeline advancementBy Canadian Press on August 9, 2026. Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announce a proposed pipeline from Alberta to the B.C. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Todd Korol Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announce a proposed pipeline from Alberta to the B.C. It says consultation is not meaningful when First Nations are invited only to discuss how a predetermined project will proceed.