High profile deals such as the recent Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) often fall short of expectations, leaving investors skeptical. These “grand bargains” frequently fail to deliver promised value – over-estimated synergies, regulatory hurdles, and rushed integrations routinely undermine outcomes, resulting in stakeholder disappointment.
The promised West‑Coast oil pipeline could become a “pipe dream” if Ottawa’s regulatory hurdles and carbon‑tax conditions stall progress. While Alberta’s premier celebrates a new federal memorandum of understanding that would allow a million‑barrel‑per‑day line and TMX expansion, lingering policy demands risk turning the project into a costly political symbol rather than a revenue engine.
