Minister Oliver responds to announcement relating to transportation of Canadian oil from West - East

April 2, 2013

OTTAWA — The Honourable Joe Oliver, Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, will deliver a short statement in the foyer of the House of Commons regarding this morning’s announcement by the TransCanada Corporation (TransCanada) that sufficient market support exists to proceed to a binding open season to transport crude oil from Western Canada to Eastern Canadian markets.

Location: House of Commons foyer
Date: Tuesday, April 2
Time: 9:30 a.m. (EDT)

The Minister will respond to questions from the media following a brief statement.

Media may contact: 

David Provencher
Press Secretary
Office of Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources
613-996-2007

Media Relations
Natural Resources Canada
Ottawa
613-992-4447