Alberta Readies Oil Embargo in Kinder Pipeline Battle
- Alberta introduces law allowing it to cut exports to B.C.
- Premier Notley confident province won’t need to use new power
Barbed wire fencing stands at the Kinder Morgan Inc. Trans Mountain pipeline expansion site in Burnaby, British Columbia, on April 11.
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Canada’s internal fight over Kinder Morgan Inc.’s Trans Mountain pipeline escalated as the nation’s top two oil-producing provinces threatened to cut off fuel shipments to British Columbia.
Alberta on Monday introduced legislation allowing it to halt exports of oil and gas to B.C., and neighboring Saskatchewan said it planned to follow suit, ramping up pressure on coastal British Columbia to drop its opposition to the pipeline expansion. Alberta Premier Rachel Notley said she doesn’t expect to have to use the new powers, but wants the province to have every available tool in its fight.