Rebel News scrums Premier Legault on pipelines, U.S. energy imports
Quebec Premier François Legault continues to cite 'no social acceptability' for not relaunching energy projects like GNL Québec and Énergie Est, though it could reduce their dependence on U.S. energy.
Last Thursday in Beauce, Quebec Premier François Legault met with export companies alarmed by the looming threat of U.S. tariffs. While the meeting was closed to the public, there was media availability.
Rebel News scrummed Premier Legault on GNL Quebec project and Energy East, given Quebec's continued reliance on American oil and gas.
J’ai questionné le premier ministre @francoislegault pour savoir pourquoi il refuse de relancer GNL Québec et Énergie Est.pic.twitter.com/iRaZzMTOuO
— Alexandra Lavoie (@ThevoiceAlexa) February 6, 2025
Quebec imports most of its oil and gas from either Alberta or the United States, yet both depend on a single pipeline passing through U.S. territory. This vulnerability stems from the province's opposition to trans-Canadian pipeline projects like GNL Québec and Energy East. The Government of Quebec remains at risk from adverse decisions by Michigan, which has already threatened to shut down Line 5, or from potential U.S. restrictions on gas exports.
When questioned on why he refuses to revive domestic energy projects, Legault reiterated that they lack "social acceptability." However, a recent Angus Reid poll indicates that 74% of Quebecers support new pipelines.
Critics argue that the same government blocks energy infrastructure based on public opinion while pushing ahead with the unpopular Quebec City tramway.
Legault, who once advocated for developing Quebec’s resources, now appears to prioritize environmental activists over economic concerns. His shift raises pressing questions about Quebec’s energy security and economic potential—questions that will continue to be asked until attitudes change.
Alexandra Lavoie
Quebec based Journalist
Alexa graduated with a degree in biology from Laval University. Throughout her many travels, she has seen political instability as well as corruption. While she witnessed social disorder on a daily basis, she has always been a defender of society’s most vulnerable. She’s been around the world several times, and now joins Rebel News to shed light on today’s biggest stories.
COMMENTS
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Bruce Atchison commented 2025-02-10 22:57:51 -0500Legault is an idiot. Quebecois folks want jobs which the pipeline would deliver. Many know that Alberta funds their transfer payments. So it’s the governmental leaders who are out of touch with the practical needs of Quebec’s citizens.
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Barry Desautels commented 2025-02-10 22:29:35 -0500Legault forgets the millions of dollars Alberta has been forced to send to his government. No respect for the PQ and their arrogance.
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Don Hrehirchek commented 2025-02-10 16:58:39 -0500It amazes me that people have no idea how an economy works. There are win win situations and there are win lose situations. The economy is a win win deal. All gain from these win win events. Not just some. It is the economy that gives You and I a higher standard of living. -
Robert Pariseau commented 2025-02-09 15:31:36 -0500Beware the apathy of the masses.
