Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney signed an agreement Thursday with the western energy-producing province of Alberta to advance a new oil pipeline, a divisive move raising concern about Ottawa's commitment to confronting climate change.

The memorandum of understanding charts a plan for a pipeline going from Alberta to Canada's Pacific coast, specifically to boost oil exports to Asia -- in line with Carney's goal of expanding overseas trade to offset damage from US President Donald Trump's trade war.

"At the core of the agreement, of course, is a priority to have a pipeline to Asia," Carney said ahead of the signing alongside Alberta's conservative Premier Danielle Smith.

Aside from broadening exports, the plan endorses an overall increase in Alberta oil and gas production.

The deal m

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