It's all about the math

<p>A non-binding trilateral agreement to advance the multibillion-dollar<em> </em>Pathways Project, as part of the push to build a new bitumen pipeline to B.C.'s southwest coast, has now been reached. But in this episode of the podcast, there are serious questions about the math: on emissions, economics, and business case.</p><p><br></p><p>Host Kathleen Petty is joined this week by three journalists who have all been analyzing this latest MOU:</p><ul><li>Max Fawcett, lead columnist for Canada's National Observer.</li><li>Emma Graney, energy reporter for the Globe and Mail.</li><li>Jason Markusoff, writer and producer for the CBC.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Along with some head-scratching when it comes to the math, the panel wonders about the ability to fill the new pipeline. They note the absence of oil company representatives alongside the prime minister and Alberta premier for these major announcements, and question how long the companies will sit on the sidelines.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>...