Fact Check: Will Canada pay for the entire cost of a revived Keystone XL pipeline?

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Claimant: Donald Trump (R)

Claim: Canada will pay for the entirety of a revived Keystone XL pipeline.

Rating: BLATANT LIE

Explanation: The original Keystone XL project remains cancelled, and there is no announced Canadian federal commitment to fully finance its revival. A separate proposed Prairie Connector project would reuse some Keystone XL infrastructure, but it is jointly owned by Canadian and U.S. companies and is expected to rely primarily on private financing.

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Date: 11/09/2026

Last Updated on November 9, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check

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