Stock Market News·2025-10-02 00:09Group 1: Energy Infrastructure Development - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced a commitment of $14 million to initiate a new oil pipeline project to the British Columbia coast, aiming to transport up to one million barrels of crude oil per day to Asian markets [3][8] - The project is backed by a technical advisory group that includes major Canadian crude pipeline operators such as Enbridge Inc., Trans Mountain Corp., and South Bow Corp, but faces significant opposition from British Columbia's Premier and Coastal First Nations due to environmental concerns [4][8] - The Alberta government plans to submit a formal application to the federal Major Projects Office by spring 2026, with potential operations starting in the early 2030s [3][8] Group 2: Trade Agreement Review - The review process for the USMCA trade agreement has officially begun, with all three signatory nations initiating public consultations ahead of the mandated July 2026 review [5][8] - U.S. and Mexican officials have indicated that upcoming negotiations may lean towards bilateral discussions rather than trilateral, suggesting a focus on specific trade irritants [5][6] - Premier Smith has expressed a preference for a bilateral trade agreement with the U.S., potentially excluding Mexico, due to concerns over Mexico's trade surplus with the U.S. and its investment ties with China [6][8]