Charlie Angus: Pipeline Derangement Ignores Markets, Risks Billions in Tax Dollars

Canada's political leaders are once again promising massive new pipelines. But where are the customers? Who pays the bill? And why is almost nobody asking the hard economic questions? Former MP Charlie Angus joins Markham Hislop for a wide-ranging conversation about the Alberta–Ontario pipeline proposal, a second Trans Mountain-style project, taxpayer subsidies, and the growing gap between political rhetoric and global energy markets. The discussion explores whether Canada is investing billions in infrastructure designed for yesterday's energy economy while the world's biggest markets accelerate toward electrification. Angus argues Canada's pipeline politics have become detached from economic reality, while Hislop examines the evidence behind oil demand, refining markets, government policy, and the transition to what the International Energy Agency calls the "Age of Electricity." Topics include: The business case for new pipelines Why Trans Mountain remains controversial Who really benefits from taxpayer-funded infrastructure Alberta's political strategy and federal energy policy Electrification versus continued oil expansion Why Canada needs a more evidence-based energy debate If you enjoy thoughtful, data-driven energy journalism that challenges conventional narratives, subscribe to the channel and join the conversation. #Canada #Pipelines #EnergyTransition #CharlieAngus #DanielleSmith #DougFord #MarkCarney #OilSands #TMX #Electrification #EnergyPolicy #ThoughtfulEnergyJournalism