I would argue the bigger issue with pipelines is indigenous consultation.
Without direct funding/backing for consultation, I think it's a non-starter.
In Mexico, the government is responsible for indigenous consultation and own the costs of the deal making, and also any costs of delay/litigation if they reneg. Thats the level of structural shift that'd be necessary to get a major project off the ground.
Tanker ban and C69 add costs, but they're known costs and can be assessed.
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