Alberta’s newly-minted premier, Jim Prentice, says there is strong support of pipeline construction by First Nations

Alberta’s newly-minted premier, Jim Prentice, says there is strong support of pipeline construction by First Nations. Getting oil and gas out of province is critical and First Nations, who are heavily invested in the industry, are among “the strongest allies” and “passionate about achieving West Coast access. Prentice wants to show progress on pipelines and will use his position as premier and as minister for Aboriginal Affairs and international and intergovernmental relations, to advocate for construction.