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Alberta’s Danielle Smith says new East-West pipeline is necessary as ‘back-up plan’

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says a new East-West pipeline is necessary as a “back-up plan” if Michigan follows through on its long-threatened plan to stop Enbridge Line 5 from going through the state due to concerns about spillage and environmental damage.

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A map of the Enbridge Line 5 pipeline route through the United States and Ontario.

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By Robert BenzieQueen’s Park Bureau Chief

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says a new East-West pipeline is necessary as a “back-up plan” if Michigan follows through on its long-threatened plan to stop Enbridge Line 5 from going through the state due to concerns about spillage and environmental damage.

Smith tells CBC’s David Cochrane on Power and Politics than Canada needs to lessen its reliance on the United States in getting its oil and gas to market. Line 5 runs about 1,000 km from Superior, Wisconsin to Sarnia, Ontario via Michigan.

Ilyas Hussein is a ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½-based general assignment reporter for the Star. Reach him via email: ihussein@thestar.ca

Robert Benzie

Robert Benzie is the Star’s Queen’s Park bureau chief and a reporter covering Ontario politics. Follow him on social media: @robertbenzie.

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