Premier David Alward says there hasn't been any "ask" by the private sector for government subsidies for the proposed west-east oil pipeline to Saint John.
In a year end interview - Alward says the private sector is busy building a business case for the proposal:
Alward says companies like Enbridge that would operate the pipeline and the producers the companies in Alberta that produce the oil.
Alward says government's role will be to ensure the regulatory process for the project is open - responsible - and - will allow the project to move forward in a timely manner.