Stronger economy.
Stronger communities.
Stronger Canada.
The Pacific Link pipeline is being advanced to attract new trading partners, diversify the market for Alberta oil and further position Canada as a global energy superpower.
By connecting Canada’s abundant energy resources to British Columbia’s south coast where it can reach diverse markets, Canada can take a leadership role in protecting global energy security abroad while creating greater prosperity and stability at home. Pacific Link will create up to 140,000 new employment opportunities for Albertans, British Columbians and all Canadians, and transform the possibilities for generations to come.
More markets. More prosperity.
Estimates suggest that between 2010 and 2025, Canada’s oil sector lost US$49 billion because we were largely limited to a single market. Expanding Alberta oil exports to Asia-Pacific and other global markets through the Trans Mountain Expansion Project, completed in 2024, enabled Canada to narrow our price discount and gain $15 billion in additional revenue. Pacific Link is expected to generate $20 billion in GDP growth annually.
For Albertans
Over the roughly 50+ years Pacific Link will operate, it is estimated that Alberta’s government will receive more than $265 billion in additional royalties from increased oil production.
For British Columbians
In addition to the 70,000 direct and indirect jobs for B.C. workers and municipal property taxes, British Columbia will receive an annual royalty payment from the pipeline operator. Canada will also create an environmental liability and emergency response fund accessible to B.C. and Indigenous groups.
For Canadians
Over the roughly 50+ years Pacific Link will operate, it is estimated that the Government of Canada will receive billions in revenue, plus the benefits of up to 140,000 direct and indirect jobs created by upstream production and pipeline construction and operations. The new pipeline is expected to generate $20 billion in GDP growth annually.
For communities
For communities situated along the Pacific Link corridor and in the receipt and delivery terminal locations, a new oil pipeline brings opportunities for engagement and involvement.
Communities will benefit from upgraded infrastructure, employment opportunities, revenues from increased property tax payments, procurement and other community initiatives.
For workers
The project estimates that direct and indirect employment associated with the new pipeline and upstream oil production will total up to 140,000 jobs at the peak of construction and up to 50,000 jobs related to ongoing production, maintenance and trade activity after the pipeline is completed.
For small businesses
Pacific Link intends to work with Albertan, British Columbian and Canadian businesses wherever possible. Potential opportunities could include construction, transportation, accommodation, equipment, environmental services and other local goods and services. The project will share contracting and procurement opportunities as they become available.
For Indigenous groups
Indigenous engagement, consultation and participation will be part of the project, with equity participation by Indigenous groups to be developed by the Governments of Alberta and Canada in partnership with Indigenous groups.
A minimum of 10 per cent ownership interest in the Project will be offered for purchase to Indigenous peoples, and economic participation could also be achieved through formal impact benefit agreements, contracting opportunities, training and employment.
More trade partners, more choice
Canada currently sends most of its oil exports to a single market. Because of this reliance, our oil trades at a steep discount.
Expanding trade to global markets helps Canada to diversify trade partners, earn more per barrel and reach the emerging economies whose energy demands are forecast to grow fastest in the years to come.
