How much money could the new Pacific Link Pipeline cost Canadian taxpayers?

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Chief political correspondent Rosemary Barton speaks with Energy Minister Tim Hodgson about the significance of the Pacific Link Pipeline’s national interest designation and how much of the $35-billion-plus estimated price tag Canadian taxpayers could be on the hook for. Then, Alberta Finance Minister Jason Nixon talks through what the pipeline means for provincial unity, ahead of a referendum on separation. Finally, Grand Chief Stewart Phillip from the Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs shares his concerns with the pipeline’s condensed environmental review and Indigenous consultation processes.  Chapters: 00:00 Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources 11:39 Jason Nixon, Alberta Minister of Finance  21:31 Grand Chief Stewart Phillip, Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs »»» Subscribe to CBC News to watch more videos: http://bit.ly/1RreYWS For breaking news, video, audio and in-depth coverage: https://www.cbc.ca/news Follow CBC News on TikTok: https://www.tiktok

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