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Energy regulator approves Trans Mountain toll settlement

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The Canadian Press. (2026, September 28). Energy regulator approves Trans Mountain toll settlement. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/business/energy-regulator-approves-trans-mountain-toll-settlement/article_ae448f23-d5be-5b5f-ad3f-09b462080643.html

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Toronto Star · collected 2026-09-28 · by The Canadian Press

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The Canada Energy Regulator has approved a settlement between Trans Mountain Corp. and companies using its Alberta-to-British Columbia pipeline for shipping oil. The agreement, deemed "just and reasonable" by a regulatory commission, sets new toll rates for these companies.
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The Canada Energy Regulator has endorsed a settlement between Trans Mountain Corp. and firms that transport crude oil via its pipeline from Alberta to British Columbia. A regulatory body within the Canada Energy Regulator determined that the agreed-upon tariffs are "just and reasonable," paving the way for these companies to continue using Trans Mountain's pipeline network. The decision is significant as it resolves a contentious issue between the pipeline operator and its clients, potentially stabilizing operations and ensuring continued oil transportation across provincial borders.

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📰 Trans Mountain Tolls Settlement Approved
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Topics

Alberta British Columbia CALGARY The Canada Energy Regulator Trans Mountain Corp.

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Alberta GPE · 1× British Columbia GPE · 1× CALGARY GPE · 1× The Canada Energy Regulator ORG · 1× Trans Mountain Corp. ORG · 1×

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CALGARY - The Canada Energy Regulator has approved a settlement between Trans Mountain Corp. and companies that pay to ship their oil through the Alberta-to-British Columbia pipeline.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-09-28
2026-09-28 · Toronto Star
Energy regulator approves Trans Mountain toll settlement · assertive framing

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CALGARY - The Canada Energy Regulator has approved a settlement between Trans Mountain Corp. and companies that pay to ship their oil through the Alberta-to-British Columbia pipeline. asserted
that → approve → pipeline
A commission of the regulator found the agreed-to tolls were “just and reasonable.” asserted
tolls → find → regulator
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