TC Energy CEO touts Asia as key to Canada’s economic diversification away from U.S.
- François Poirier, TC Energy CEO, spoke to Canadian Club Toronto on Thursday, April 10, 2025.
- Poirier stated Canada needs political will to become a global LNG leader.
- Poirier noted Canada is commissioning its first LNG facility while the U.S. Became the largest exporter.
- Poirier called for 'hands-on political management' to ensure projects are built on time and on budget.
- Poirier warned that inertia risks ceding market share and economic sovereignty for Canada.
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Liquefied natural gas: Canada can become the leading supplier in Asia, according to TC Energy
The President and CEO of TC Energy, an oil and gas pipeline operator, believes that Canada can become the first exporter of liquefied natural gas to Asia, but that political will is crucial to achieving this.
TC Energy CEO Says Canada Can Become Top LNG Supplier to Asia
The chief executive of pipeline operator TC Energy says he believes Canada can be the No. 1 exporter of liquefied natural gas to Asia, but political leadership is crucial to making it happen. “We have the supply, we have a transportation cost advantage and the demand is there for the taking,” François Poirier said in a speech Thursday to Canadian Club Toronto. “Our leaders need to unite on this ambition—and show the world that Canada is back in …

TC Energy CEO says Canada can become top LNG supplier to Asia
The chief executive of pipeline operator TC Energy says he believes Canada can be the No. 1 exporter of liquefied natural gas to Asia, but political leadership is crucial to making it happen.
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