'Canada Is Building BIG': Canada Shifts From American Energy Dependence With $33 Billion Push

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Canada is moving forward with a major energy and infrastructure expansion as LNG Canada reaches a final investment decision on its Phase 2 project in Kitimat, British Columbia. The expansion represents a reported $33-billion private-sector investment, with plans to significantly increase LNG export capacity and strengthen Canada’s trade links with markets across the Indo-Pacific. The project is expected to create more than 4,000 direct construction jobs, while Coastal GasLink Phase 2 will expand pipeline capacity and is expected to create more than 2,000 additional jobs. The developments also include Indigenous partnerships, local procurement, and expanded access to global energy markets. Prime Minister Mark Carney described the investment as a major step in strengthening Canada’s economy, energy sector and international trade relationships. With LNG Canada Phase 2 and Coastal GasLink Phase 2 moving ahead, Canada is positioning its natural gas resources for greater access to mark

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