Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Thursday that the federal government will maintain the oil tanker ban along British Columbia's northwest coast, a decision made as Alberta prepared to reveal its proposed pipeline route. This commitment was a point of discussion between Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, who has been advocating for increased oil export capacity. Carney's statement came alongside an agreement with B.C. Premier David Eby to advance liquefied natural gas and mining projects, with Eby emphasizing the importance of protecting the province's environment. Alberta's pipeline proposal, expected to be detailed later that day, is anticipated to favor a southern route to a port near Vancouver, rather than a northern option that offers closer access to Asian markets.