Fort McMurray

Ottawa has formally designated a West Coast oil pipeline as a project of national interest, with Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith making the announcement in Fort McMurray. Carney pledged a 'true partnership' with Indigenous communities on major infrastructure projects. The fast-track move comes as Fort McMurray prepares for a potential economic boom, while Canadians also marked the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with marches and gatherings in Montreal and Sudbury.