Smith praises Trump's pipeline permits boosting Canada–US oil exports

CALGARY — Premier Danielle Smith has applauded US President Donald Trump’s recent decision to issue several pipeline permits to facilitate cross-border transport of crude oil and petroleum products between the US and Canada, as well as a permit to construct a new pipeline.

“Yesterday, the White House approved the advancement of multiple pipeline projects carrying Alberta oil to the United States,” Smith posted to her official X account on Thursday. 

“Expanding pipeline capacity to the US is something I’ve been advocating to this US administration since their last election. It has paid off.”

Smith added that the announcement was “great news” for both Alberta and Canada as it had the “potential to unlock hundreds of billions in energy investment for our province and country.” ---More...

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