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Pipeline Proposal Sparks Alberta Referendum Debate | Calgary News
Alberta’s Premier Danielle Smith and Prime Minister Mark Carney unveil a bold new oil pipeline to Asia, sparking fierce debate ahead of Alberta’s upcoming separation referendum. The project, led by Trans Mountain and Pembina Pipeline, could begin construction in 2027 and finish by 2034—but costs and funding remain murky. Supporters see it as proof Alberta and Ottawa can cooperate, potentially swaying undecided voters. Critics, however, call it a political ploy to distract from deeper Confederation flaws, questioning whether the project will ever become reality. The pipeline’s fate may hinge…
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