Federal government extends deadline to make Trans Mountain decision to June 18

OTTAWA — The federal government is delaying its decision on the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project until June 18 so it has more time to complete consultations with Indigenous groups.
The National Energy Board endorsed an expansion of the pipeline on Feb. 22, starting the clock on a 90-day period for Ottawa to make a final call.
That established May 22 as the original deadline.
Consultation teams continue to meet with potentially impacted Indigenous groups, Natural Resources Minister