Karr North Project

Community benefits

As work begins in the area, surrounding communities can expect meaningful economic activity that strengthens the economy at the local, provincial and national level:

Employment opportunities — Construction will require the services of equipment operators, welders, mechanics, truck drivers, labourers and more.

Business opportunities  — Pipeline construction will create demand for local goods and services, including food and accommodation, hardware, industrial parts, automotive parts and servicing, fuel and more.

Investment in Indigenous and local communities — Through our engagement with local communities, we will identify areas where we can help build stronger, more vibrant communities through initiatives with community partnerships in the areas of safety, community and environment.

Annual revenue to support local services — Project construction will result in tax payments to municipal, provincial and federal governments. When the Project is operational, annual tax payments will help support schools and hospitals, emergency services, recreation facilities, recycling programs and other local programs vital to sustaining communities. 

FAQ

Environmental considerations

TC Energy is committed to protecting the environment.

As part of our project planning and development, TC Energy is preparing an Environmental and Socioeconomic Assessment (ESA). To inform the ESA, we collected data on a number of environmental elements including, but not limited to, soils and terrain, wildlife and wildlife habitat, vegetation and wetlands, fish and fish habitat, heritage resources, air emissions and acoustic environment, and socioeconomic considerations such as land and resource use, infrastructure and services, and social and cultural well-being. 

In addition, an Environmental Protection Plan (EPP) is under development to identify the necessary environmental protection measures to be implemented for the Project, which ensures responsible construction and results in a return to equivalent land capability. 

Working with Indigenous groups

We welcome input and support from Indigenous groups so we can identify specific concerns, environmental sensitivities and culturally important areas along potential route options. We will provide opportunities to Indigenous groups to provide feedback throughout engagement and during the regulatory process. 

Learn more about how we work with Indigenous groups.

Safety in every step

TC Energy puts safety in every step of how we plan, build and operate our infrastructure. Safety is at the centre of every decision we make and reflects the intentional action our teams take each day to protect people, communities and the environment.  

The proposed Project will be designed, constructed and operated in a safe and environmentally responsible manner. Once operational, in the unlikely event of an incident, our Emergency Preparedness and Response team would quickly and effectively respond to mitigate any impacts to public safety, property or the environment.