‘There is a provision in the Constitution that says you can’t restrict the flow of refined products between provinces. And that is what Alberta is attempting to do’
British Columbia is launching a constitutional challenge against Alberta after Premier Jason Kenney proclaimed legislation to restrict oil supplies to the western province.
“By proclaiming this law, we are showing that we are serious about protecting Canada’s vital economic interests. This does not mean energy shipments will immediately be reduced but that our government will now have the ability to actually use the law should circumstances require.” The NDP introduced Bill 12 last April as Alberta fought with B.C. over continued legal wrangling on the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion file. It gave Alberta’s energy minister the ultimate authority over shipping crude oil, natural gas or refined fuels out of the province.
“We simply want to demonstrate that our government is serious about defending the vital economic interests of Alberta.”
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