Trans Mountain Corp. and the federal agency that oversees the Crown corporation say there is a credible case for the federal government to retain ownership of the Trans Mountain Pipeline indefinitely. Leaders of the pipeline operator and its financial overseer say Ottawa could keep the asset in government hands, rather than pursuing an eventual sale, and may do so in partnership with Indigenous groups. The companies and the overseeing body frame the position as possible continuity for the project under federal control, while also acknowledging pathways that involve Indigenous participation. The reports present the argument as a shift toward long-term state ownership, tying the outcome to how the federal government manages the pipeline and its future role. The sources do not provide a final decision or a timeline, but they indicate the matter is actively considered within the governance and oversight structure for the Crown corporation. Overall, the coverage agrees that both the operator and its federal parent are making the case for ongoing public ownership, potentially including Indigenous partners.