The Globe and Mail reports in its Wednesday, April 22, edition that Canada and Alberta are mulling both southern and northern routes for a new oil pipeline to the West Coast. The Globe's Emma Graney writes that Ottawa is exploring a new southern route to Vancouver, believing it may encounter fewer environmental issues and less resistance from indigenous groups compared with the northern route favoured by Alberta. A memorandum of understanding signed in November revived talks of a new pipeline to the West Coast. The agreement aims to diversify export markets and sets the stage for a pipeline that could transport an additional one million barrels a day. Alberta's goal to target Asia was underscored this week when South Korea agreed to waive a 3-per-cent tariff on the province's crude exports to the country, removing a key trade barrier. University of Alberta economist Andrew Leach noted that overcoming the challenges to reach Prince Rupert was significant. B.C. Premier David Eby remains steadfastly opposed to the northern route. He said proposing a route through Prince Rupert while ignoring the northern tanker ban threatens the economy of coastal communities and undermines real projects.