Nova Scotia’s premier says he’s concerned by Alberta-B.C. pipeline dispute
HALIFAX — Nova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeil says he’s concerned over increasing inter-provincial tensions around the future of the Trans Mountain pipeline.
Following a cabinet meeting Thursday, McNeil was asked whether he shared views expressed by Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister, who said the uncertainty was “decidedly unhelpful” to economic development in Western Canada and for the “general well being of the Canadian federation.”
“Certainly,” said McNeil. “I’ve been a believer that we should have access to both of our coasts when it comes to our natural resources.”
The comments from both premiers come after Alberta announced Tuesday that it’s banning wine from British Columbia because of B.C.’s plans to limit how much diluted bitumen can be shipped from its coast.