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Smith warns Ottawa: approve pipeline or Alberta turns south

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith issued a stark warning to Ottawa: approve a West Coast pipeline or risk the unity of Canada, hinting that Alberta might pivot its energy focus southward.

Isaac Lamoureux, True North
Oct 09, 2025
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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith issued a stark warning to Ottawa: approve a West Coast pipeline or risk the unity of Canada, hinting that Alberta might pivot its energy focus southward to the United States if cooperation falters.

“Albertans are questioning whether Canada works,” Smith told CTV’s Vassy Kapelos. “I suppose I could just go do…

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